Prohibits school districts from authorizing a currently enrolled public school student from being home schooled in certain circumstances

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alex Bores

Prohibits school districts from authorizing homeschooling for students currently enrolled in public schools under certain circumstances.

REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Overview

Bill Number: A 3429

Title: Prohibits school districts from authorizing a currently enrolled public school student from being home schooled in certain circumstances

Sponsor: Alex Bores (primary)

Status: Referred to Education

Introduced: January 27, 2025

Classification: Bill

Related bills: A 10183 (prior-session)

What the bill would do

The bill would prohibit a school district from authorizing the homeschooling of a student who is currently enrolled in a public school, but only “in certain circumstances.” The exact scope, definitions, and exceptions of those circumstances are not provided in the summary available here and would be defined in the bill’s text.

Key provisions (as far as information provided)

Prohibition on district authorization of homeschooling for currently enrolled public school students.

The text would specify what qualifies as “currently enrolled” and what constitutes the “certain circumstances” under which homeschooling could be authorized or barred. Those details are not included in the provided summary.

The bill’s enforcement mechanisms, penalties, timelines, and any exemptions (e.g., for special education, district waivers, or parental requests under specific conditions) would be set forth in the full text.

Who would be affected

Primary: Students currently enrolled in public schools who might otherwise seek homeschooling under the defined circumstances.

Secondary: Public school districts and district officials responsible for approving homeschooling requests; families seeking to homeschool, who would be affected by any restrictions or procedural changes.

Stakeholders to monitor: Education departments, school boards, homeschool advocacy groups, and families considering homeschooling options.

Procedural and timeline aspects

The bill was introduced and immediately referred to the Education Committee on January 27, 2025.

Legislative actions listed show two entries on the same date, both indicating referral to Education; this may reflect a clerical duplication rather than two separate actions.

Next steps typically include committee consideration, potential amendments, floor debate, and votes. The bill would move through further committees and, if advanced, to the full chamber and, eventually, the other legislative house (as applicable in the jurisdiction) for consideration.

Additional notes

The full text is needed to understand the exact definitions of “currently enrolled,” “certain circumstances,” and any carve-outs or exceptions.

A 10183 from a prior session is listed as related, which may indicate a newly structured version or a continued policy discussion from earlier years.

Where to look for more information

View the full text of A 3429 once published by the legislative repository.

Monitor committee hearings and amendments in the Education Committee for clarifications on definitions, exemptions, and enforcement.

Check for related commentary or analyses from the sponsor’s office or educational policy observers.

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