The second of two California bills addressing homeschool regulation failed at an Assembly committee hearing Wednesday (April 25). AB 2756, authored by Assemblyman Jose Medina (D-Riverside) would have categorized the type of school on a form filed by private educators. One of the categories was homeschools. The state considers homeschools...
‘I Am Absolutely Not a Slumlord,’ Says City Council Candidate
The Fresno City Council will receive a quarterly report from ASET, the city’s Anti-Slum Enforcement Team at its Thursday (April 5) meeting. One of the properties in the status report, 5035-5048 E. Lane Avenue, belongs to Sean Sanchez. The city found over 1,300 violations at the 16-unit complex. “I am...
Battle Isn't Over for Homeschoolers. New Regulations Ahead?
Days after homeschool supporters rallied at the Capitol against a bill that required home fire inspections, new legislation is creating a path for more regulations. Assemblywoman Susan Eggman (D-Stockton) amended AB 2926 on Tuesday (March 20). Her amendments call for the creation of a committee that would advise the state...
Homeschool Win: Fire Inspection Out of Bill, Data Collection Remains
Hundreds of homeschool supporters rallied Monday (March 19) on the Capitol steps in Sacramento, protesting a bill that would allow fire inspectors into their homes. It appears their efforts have led to some of the changes they sought. Assemblyman Jose Medina (D-Riverside) is modifying a bill that angered the homeschool...
Fresno Council Supports Parts of Arambula's River Parkway Bill
At the request of Fresno City Councilman Steve Brandau, the council added a special meeting within Thursday’s (March 8) agenda to discuss AB 3218, a San Joaquin River Parkway bill from Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno). Arambula’s bill would turn the river parkway into a state park. One part reads, “This...
Proposed Law Requires Fire Inspections for Homeschool Families
Reacting to allegations of torture and abuse of Riverside County homeschool children by their parents, one lawmaker wants to shine the light of regulation to prevent further tragedies. Assemblyman Jose Medina (D-Riverside) is proposing a law that he says would create more accountability for families that educate their children at...
Proposed Law Requires Fire Inspections for Homeschool Families
Reacting to allegations of torture and abuse of Riverside County homeschool children by their parents, one lawmaker wants to shine the light of regulation to prevent further tragedies. Assemblyman Jose Medina (D-Riverside) is proposing a law that he says would create more accountability for families that educate their children at...