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Committee clarifies homeschool registration, documentation and deadline for submission
Summary
The committee reviewed proposed revisions to the district’s homeschooling policy to accept unsworn declarations (in lieu of notarized affidavits), to require immunization/health documentation and to set a June 30 deadline for submission of prior-year evaluator materials.
Springfield Township SD administrators presented proposed revisions to the homeschooling policy (Policy 137) on Sept. 29 that would bring district practice into alignment with Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements.
Dr. Johnson said the district has seen increased interest in home education since COVID-19 and is proposing three principal changes: accept an unsworn declaration (rather than requiring…
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