Dear Friends of Homeschooling,
We need to bring to your attention an urgent matter concerning a bill, H.R. 610, that would negatively impact homeschooling across the nation. It is currently up for consideration in the US House of Representatives.
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Dear Friends of Homeschooling,
We need to bring to your attention an urgent matter concerning a bill, H.R. 610, that would negatively impact homeschooling across the nation. It is currently up for consideration in the US House of Representatives.
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by CHEC Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin
Last week, the House State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee heard testimony on HB17-1013, a Religious Freedom Bill. Considered a state Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) bill along the lines of the ones passed in Indiana and North Carolina recently, the bill would have given individuals protection under the law to act according to their conscience.
The testimony lasted for over four and a half hours. You can listen to it here:
The representative for the Chamber of Commerce testified that this bill “condones injustice” and people will “use religion to ignore laws.” One rabbi declared that this bill will “legalize discrimination disguised as religious freedom.” A state representative made it clear that he believes “this bill is about people being able to say to someone else, ‘No, I will not sell something to you because you offend me … my religion says I should be offended by you.’”Read More
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By CHEC Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin
The Colorado Prayer Caucus, led by Beth Folsum, held a Prayer Rally last week at the Capitol. In attendance were many legislators, pastors, and concerned citizens. We worshipped the Lord Jesus Christ, read His Word, and prayed for our nation, our state, and our leaders.
One of the scripture passages read at the gathering struck me: Romans 13:11-14. Reading it in the Amplified Version brought it even closer to home.Read More
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By CHEC Legislative Liaison Carolyn Martin
This fall brought many changes in the political landscape of our nation. A billionaire business man will shortly be the leader of the free world. Where this will take us as a country, only time will tell, but many remain hopeful.
In Colorado, not so much has changed. We remain a state with a divided legislature – the Colorado House continues to be led by the Democrats (with a slightly bigger majority) and the Colorado Senate maintains a Republican majority by one seat. Of greater concern is the direction the State Board of Education will take under the new leadership of the Democrats.
Update Regarding Non-Medical Immunization Exemption Form
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Dear homeschool families,
We are grateful to God for the positive changes that have been made within the last two weeks to the Non-Medical Immunization Exemption form.
CHEC would like to give a special word of thanks to Mike Donnelly of HSLDA, who has been instrumental in bringing about these improvements.
I would encourage you to read HSLDA’s full update on this issue HERE.
Please take special notice of the specific direction given to your family which differs depending on whether you file a notice of intent or enroll your children in an independent private school.
While the most problematic issue with this form has now been corrected, we would like to underline the fact that, as noted by HSLDA, there are still issues with this form with which we are concerned.