Summary — House Resolution No. 188 (Michigan): “Homeschool Week” (Oct. 12–18, 2025)
Status: Adopted (state resolution)
Primary sponsor: Rep. Nancy DeBoer (with multiple co-sponsors listed below)
Type: House resolution (ceremonial/recognitional)
Effective period declared: October 12–October 18, 2025
Purpose
The resolution designates October 12–18, 2025, as “Homeschool Week” in Michigan. Its intent is to recognize and celebrate homeschooling families, acknowledge parents’ rights to direct their children’s education, and promote homeschooling as a viable educational option within the state.
Key provisions
- Officially declares October 12–18, 2025 as Homeschool Week in Michigan.
- Cites Michigan School Code section 380.10 asserting “the natural, fundamental right of parents and legal guardians to determine and direct the care, teaching, and education of their children.”
- Recognizes homeschooling as an opportunity for individualized instruction tailored to students’ needs and abilities.
- Commends homeschooling parents/guardians for their commitment and contributions to Michigan’s educational landscape.
- States the resolution aims to promote and celebrate the benefits of homeschooling and to emphasize respect for diverse educational choices available to Michigan families.
Who is affected
- Homeschooling families and home educators in Michigan (recognition and public acknowledgement).
- State agencies, schools, and community organizations may use the week for outreach, events, or informational activities — though participation is voluntary.
Impact and limits
- Ceremonial/recognitional only: the resolution does not change Michigan law, funding, regulatory requirements, or school-code obligations. It makes no substantive legal or fiscal changes.
- Raises public awareness and offers formal commendation that may support community events, outreach, or publicity for homeschooling organizations.
- No new budgetary obligations or administrative directives are imposed by the text.
Procedural notes
- Introduced and adopted in the Michigan House (introduced by Rep. Nancy DeBoer with multiple co-sponsors).
- As a House resolution, it is nonbinding and primarily declaratory; no implementation actions are required by state agencies.
Sponsors / Supporters (selected)
Primary/lead sponsors named in the resolution text include Rep. Nancy DeBoer and representatives including Brad Paquette, Thomas Kuhn, Gregory Markkanen, Joseph Fox, Matt Bierlein, Jerry Neyer, Joseph Pavlov, Nancy Jenkins-Arno, Tom Kunse, Phil Green, Jennifer Wortz, Luke Meerman, Alicia St. Germaine, Jaime Greene, Jamie Thompson, Tim Kelly, Kathy Schmaltz, Rylee Linting, Curtis VanderWall, Veronica Paiz, Bryan Posthumus, and others listed as co-sponsors.
If you’d like, I can draft a one-page bulletin or sample proclamation that local school districts, homeschool groups, or community organizations could use during Homeschool Week.
