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Is your family a school? The Bela Act thinks so.


The new BELA Act treats homeschooling families like institutionalized schools, demanding registration and assessments that don’t fit home education. This piece unpacks why those rules conflict with the Constitution and what parents can do about it. The Constitutional Context - What S29(3) actually says? Section 29(3) of the Constitution states that: “Everyone has the right to establish and maintain, at their own expense, independent educational institutions that— do not discriminate on...

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Research on Home Education

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Homeschooling and the law

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do homeschoolers take holidays?

    Yes, they take breaks. Some homeschool families follow the public school year calendar especially if they are involved in sport and music...

  • How does homeschooling work?

    Homeschooling is different for every family as it depend on the parents educational goals for their children Education is the development of the...

  • What is home education or homeschooling?

    Home education is the oldest form of education. The school system as we know it is actually fairly new. It is done under the guidance and the...

  • Can I be a working mom and homeschool?

    Single parents who are committed to homeschool organize a schedule around their work commitments and sometimes involve family or tutors to assist...

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