Outrage Erupts Over New Jersey’s Homeschool Mandate

New Jersey’s homeschool mandate pushes DEI and gender identity on families. Parents fight back against this government overreach—join the outrage! (Photo Courtesy of Parentalchoice.ca)

What This Homeschool Mandate Demands

The bill orders parents to send letters by August 1, listing their kids’ names and ages. On top of that, they’ve got to submit a curriculum that bows to state standards. Parents must keep portfolios stuffed with work samples and reading lists, too. Even worse, a teacher or psychologist—not mom or dad—has to evaluate the kids’ progress yearly. This homeschool mandate piles on red tape, treating families like they’re under suspicion.

DEI and More in the Homeschool Mandate

The state’s standards cram in lessons on DEI, climate change, and even gender identity. These topics, especially DEI, spark fury among parents who see them as propaganda. They argue their kids don’t need lectures on controversial issues just because the state says so. Many pulled their kids from public schools to escape this exact nonsense. Now, the government wants to drag it into their homes.

Parents Fight Back Against the Homeschool Mandate

Homeschoolers aren’t taking this lying down. Groups like the Home School Legal Defense Association are sounding the alarm, calling it a blatant attack on freedom. Parents flood social media and pack meetings, demanding lawmakers ditch this bill. They point out that homeschool kids often outperform public school students, so why the heavy hand? Some say the state’s using rare abuse cases as a flimsy excuse for control. The fight’s heating up, and parents won’t back off.

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NJ Homeschool Mandate: DEI Forced on Kids! (Photo Courtesy of scarymommy.com)

Why This Homeschool Mandate Threatens Freedom

This bill guts the heart of homeschooling: tailoring education to kids’ needs. It risks pushing families out of state or forcing them underground. Lawmakers ignore homeschoolers’ proven success, obsessing over control instead. Parents beg everyone to call their representatives and stop this overreach. Families, not bureaucrats, know what’s best for their kids.

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New Jersey Assembly (Photo Courtesy of politico.com)

This homeschool mandate has folks split. Supporters claim it ensures accountability, but opponents scream it’s government tyranny. As the debate rages, families rally to protect their rights and keep their homes free from state control. What do you think of this new twist on government overreach and zealous attempt at power and control from the ideological left?

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Retired Mental Health Professional. Conservative. Veteran. I support the US Constitution, Balanced National Budget, and all Veterans.