Home School Legal Defense Association

While homeschooling’s roots go way back, in modern day there are many that are strongly opposed to it. Fifteen years ago two homeschooling fathers, who are attorneys, recognized this fact and saw the opposition that many faced in trying to homeschool their children. Michael Farris and Michael Smith started Homeschool Legal Defense Association in March of 1983. Their mission was simple, “to preserve and advance the fundamental, God-given, constitutional right of parents and others legally responsible for their children to direct their education.” Since 1983 their focus has stayed the same. There is unity in numbers. With a large number … Continue reading