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Homeschool policy drawn into committee debate after public comments from homeschool advocates
Summary
The committee conducted a first reading of a revised homeschool policy aligned to RIDE guidance after public comments from Enrich RI; district staff said the draft seeks to ensure annual registration and approval while preserving opportunities to streamline processes for families.
Melissa Raub of Enrich RI addressed the school committee during public comment to express concerns about proposed changes to the district—s homeschool policy. "We are considered 1 of 4 high regulation states in the country," Raub said, adding that the homeschool community hoped the policy would not move forward on first read that night and instead return to the policy subcommittee for additional conversation.
Superintendent Pedraza introduced the policy draft and said the district—s intent is to align local rules with guidance from the Rhode Island Department of Education and counsel. "A few factors to keep in mind as we move forward in this process," Pedraza said, noting RIDE guidance that the district must be able to register…
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