[HSList] (Oregon) HOMESCHOOL Legislative ALERT: Re: HB 3080 -

[Jody & Scott Arnold family]

I received this from HISNet, and it is a good synopsis of HB 3080.

jody

>>From hisnet Sun May 11 15:01:27 1997
>From: HISNet of Oregon Homeschool Information and Services Network
<his...@efn.org>

>EQUAL RIGHTS FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
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>
>HOUSE BILL 3080 WITH AMENDMENTS
>
>"A Synopsis"
>
>House Bill 3080, the "Equal Rights For Homeschoolers" bill, if enacted,
>will dramatically change the laws regarding homeschooling in Oregon.
>
>The original bill which was introduced at the request of the Parents'
>Education Association will:
>
> 1. Add an option for a teacher to review and certify the
> educational progress of a homeschooled student. This would be an
> alternative to standardized testing.
>
> 2. Exempt students enrolled in satellite or other off-campus
> options from the compulsory attendance laws. They would no
> longer be considered homeschooled students, but rather students
> of private schools.
>
>There are currently two amendments which have been presented:
>
> 1. Total deregulation of homeschooling: Homeschoolers would be
> exempt from compulsory attendance laws.
>
> 2. Modified deregulation of homeschooling:
> A. Homeschoolers would register with the state, not the
> ESD, when they first begin homeschooling.
>
> B. Parents would assess their children (or have them
> assessed), using the assessment tool of their choice, on
> an annual basis. This assessment would be held on file
> by the parent for at least three years but would not be
> reported to anyone. A document stating the student had
> been assessed would be sent to the state, by the parent,
> each year. (The state could not say which assessments
> could be used, set a standard that had to be met, see
> the assessment without the parents' consent, or remand a
> student to school for lack of educational progress).
>
> C. Students enrolled in satellite or other off-campus
> options would be exempted from the compulsory attendance
> laws. They would no longer be considered homeschooled
> students but private school students.
>
>***********************************************************************HEAR
ING TO ATTEND:
>The House Education Committee will meet for a work session at 8:15 AM,
>at the Capitol building (Hearing Room E) in Salem, on Friday, May 16, to
>determine which version of this bill, with amendments, will be the final
>version presented to the House for a vote. Please join homeschoolers
>from around the state in supporting this bill by attending this meeting;
>your children may accompany you. No public testimony will be taken
>during this work session.
>
>CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATOR:
>Contact your representative to voice your support of this legislation.
>If you do not know who your legislator is, visit the legislature's
>website at http://www.leg.state.or.us/index.html or phone the Capitol at
>1 800 332-2313 (986-1187 if you're in Salem).
>
>When you call their offices, you will most likely talk to an
>administrative assistant. Give your name and tell them you are calling
>in "support of HB3080, the Homeschooling Bill." They may ask for your
>phone number or where you are from. They may want to chat for a few
>seconds. This is an easy process and takes only a minute or two of your
>time, but it is essential if you want this bill to pass.
>
>If you write or e-mail, keep it short and very positive -- no more than
>one page. You might state that you support "Equal Rights for
>Homeschoolers." Feel free to use any of the examples also being
>forwarded to you.
>
>Dennis Tuuri has stated the absolute necessity of convincing Democratic
>representatives of the importance of this legislation to homeschoolers.
>You may contact any of the democratic representatives, but they will be
>most "moved" by their own constituents' comments. A list of Democratic
>representatives is also being forwarded to you.
>
>If you discover that a legislator you contact will support this piece of
>legislation, please contact Dennis Tuuri at 503 693-0724 or e-mail him
>at eld...@aol.com to let him know that he can count on their support.
>
>If you favor one amendment over the other, contact the members of the
>House Education Committee to voice your opinion prior to the Work
>Session. At this point, our information is that they are leaning towards
>the 2nd amendment with the registration & assessment piece rather than
>the complete deregulation one. The Education Committee members are
>listed below:
>
>Dennis Luke, Chair (R) luke...@transport.com 503 986-1454
>Terry Thompson, Vice Chair (D) 503 986-1404
>Roger Beyer (R) beyer...@state.or.us 503 986-1428
>Ryan Deckert (D) rdec...@aracnet.com 503 986-1408
>Bob Jensen (D) jense...@state.or.us 503 986-1457
>Charles Starr (R) reps...@teleport.com 503 986-1403
>Ron Sunseri (R) sunse...@state.or.us 503 986-1422
>
>For additional information on this legislation call or e-mail one of the
>following:
>
>HIS Net 541 782-2466 his...@efn.org
>OCHEAN 503 288-1285 ocean...@juno.com
>OHEN (Christine Webb) 503 245-7430 RETR...@aol.com
>PEA Pac (Dennis Tuuri) 503 693-0724 eld...@aol.com
>
>HEARING CARPOOLING CONTACTS:
>from the Portland area Christine Webb 503 245-7430
>from the Eugene area Pat Daniels 541 942-2824
>
>HB 3080 is supported by HIS Net, OCHEAN, OHEN & PEA Pac.
>***********************************************************************
>This alert is jointly prepared by HIS Net & OHEN. Please forward it to any
>other homeschoolers you know.
>
>