DAY OF THE HOMESCHOOLED CHILD

Change the law. Change our lives.

Every child deserves to be safe, to learn, and to access resources.
Join us April 30 as we call for stronger laws to protect children who are homeschooled.

Homeschool law is failing children.

Right now, homeschool laws nationwide are so lax that it’s easy for abusive or neglectful parents to exploit them to isolate and harm children.

These laws let problems like educational neglect, physical and mental health issues, and violence go unchecked. And generations of homeschooled people have had to deal with the fallout.

But it doesn't have to be this way.

With proper oversight and accountability, homeschooling can be a worthwhile option
for some children and their families. That’s why we created the Make Homeschool
Safe Act, model legislation that provides strong, common-sense protections for
children who are homeschooled.

Get involved

Help homeschooled children in your state

Join Voices for Reform, our program that empowers people like you to help homeschooled people in your state. You’ll get notified when bills and issues are impacting homeschooled children in your state, and you’ll get the resources you need to take action.

Wear green

On April 30, dress in green to stand in solidarity with people who’ve experienced homeschool abuse. You can also share a picture on social media with the hashtag #DayOfTheHomeschooledChild and tagging CRHE.

Spread the word

You can use the social media graphics and talking points in our outreach toolkits to talk to your friends, family, and followers about Day of the Homeschooled Child.

Attend the Day of the Homeschooled Child event

We’ll share details for the official Day of the Homeschooled Child virtual event soon. Mark your calendars for April 30, and stay tuned for updates.

What is the Day of the Homeschooled Child?

Day of the Homeschooled Child is an observance held every April 30 to recognize all children harmed by lax homeschool laws in the U.S.

Established by CRHE in 2023, the day’s date was chosen to conclude Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Our goal: make homeschool safe

Homeschooling can and should open doors for children — not put them in harm’s way. That’s why we at the Coalition for Responsible Home Education are fighting to make homeschool safe, 365 days a year.

Day of the homeschooled child

Join us April 30 as we shine a light on the abuse and neglect of homeschooled children.

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