CHAP Legislative Update – as of July 2023
Pennsylvania House The House is in recess until September 26, 2023. Since our last report, 23 bills have been referred to the Education Committee. There are no bills that should be of concern to [...]
CHAP Legislative Update – as of May 2023
2023 CHAP Convention CHAP was honored to host four Representatives: Joseph D’Orsie, Tom Jones, Robert Leadbeter, and David Zimmerman. Also, two district office managers were in attendance. It was an encouraging meeting, and CHAP [...]
CHAP Legislative Update – as of January 2023
United States House of Representatives The 118th Congress (2023-2024) Republican leadership has reelected Virginia Foxx of North Carolina as Chairwoman of the Education and Workforce Committee. Other members will be appointed in days to [...]
Legislative Perspective: Birth Dates and Homeschooling
Unless you are hoping your school district will send your child a birthday card, most parents would be on solid ground politely saying “no” if they demand a birth certificate or birth date. Under [...]
CHAP Legislative Update – as of December 2022
The 2021–2022 Legislative session concluded at midnight on November 30, 2022. Legislation Senate Bill 996, “Act Providing for Parental Rights”, was sponsored by Senator Mastriano. This bill was placed for second consideration. Second consideration [...]