HB1268

To whom it may concern. I have homeschooled my son for over two years. When we moved to New Hampshire, I thought perhaps we could attempt public school again. My son is in 3rd grade. He is working at 9th grade math at home. Everytime he BEGS his teacher to give him more advanced work, the answer is that it would be "disruptive" to the other students. I have volunteered to provide the appropriate papers if he could be allowed to do them in class. Nope. Not possible. The school does not even KNOW where my son is in reading or math. They have only ensured that he is on grade level. We will be homeschooling again next year. With all due respect, it is an insult to think a school who refuses to ALLOW my child to learn should be required to review his work. Furthermore, since there is actually no interest in relating a test score to level of academics offered, why should he be required to go through that.... unless it is to embarass your public schools.

Happy homeschool momma!

Thriving and very happy homeschool family!

I am especially concerned about DCYF overreach and over-regulation. Homeschoolers consistently perform well in standardized testing and college admissions BECAUSE parents can adjust the educational style for each child to maximize their learning.

Homeschooling grandma. I support this bill.

This bill would make homeschooling for children like my son easier and less stressful. He has ADHD and doesn’t not do well with on the spot recall testing. Like many children, he also excels in some subjects that would be considered a higher education “level” than where he’s at, and others he is taking longer to comprehend to the point of being able to meet what would be considered his “level”. Homeschooling on our own terms without the stress of having to meet milestones set for him by neurotypical standards is what New Hampshire should be embracing!

As a New Hampshire parent, I strongly support the Homeschooling Freedom Act reform. New Hampshire has long valued individual liberty and parental rights. This reform continues that tradition by trusting parents to make the best educational decisions for their own children without unnecessary government oversight. Removing the mandate for annual state testing or evaluations does not remove accountability — it removes one-size-fits-all bureaucracy. Homeschooling families are deeply invested in their children’s success. Education in a homeschool setting is highly individualized, adaptable, and often exceeds traditional benchmarks precisely because parents can tailor learning to each child’s needs. For many families, especially those with children who have unique learning styles, disabilities, or advanced abilities, rigid testing requirements can be limiting rather than helpful. This reform would allow families to focus on meaningful learning rather than paperwork compliance. New Hampshire has the opportunity to become the most homeschooling-friendly state in the nation — a place that truly trusts families and protects educational freedom. I encourage lawmakers to support this reform and stand with parents.

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB 1268, which will make New Hampshire the most homeschool-friendly state in the nation. This transformative legislation addresses key concerns for homeschooling families: • Makes notification optional, reducing bureaucratic burden on families • Eliminates mandatory evaluations while preserving voluntary options • Provides crucial DCYF protections with statutory presumption that home education satisfies compulsory requirements • Prevents school district harassment through clear anti-interference provisions • Protects family privacy by preventing tracking through state data systems • Provides employment flexibility for homeschooled students HB 1268 will position New Hampshire alongside Alaska, Idaho, and Texas as a Tier 1 homeschool state with minimal regulation. This attracts families, grows our economy, and reinforces our commitment to educational freedom and parental rights. New Hampshire has always championed individual liberty and limited government. This bill embodies those principles while supporting the thousands of families who choose home education for their children. I urge you to vote in favor of HB 1268 and help make New Hampshire the premier homeschool destination in America. Respectfully, Brittany Horton

Homeschooling has changed so much for the better for my child she was being heavily bullied because parents told their children about my daughters father ( whom she hates ) about his prison sentences ext. or because she has medical issues . Has memory loss due to ptsd . She’s not by the book and leave her to figure it out she’s hands on visual to make her grow. She’s had tests done of her in a group verses one on one and how she excelled so much being one on one at her level .

Honorable Committee Members, For the record, my name is Sayra DeVito. I am a New Hampshire State Representative, and I am testifying today on behalf of my constituents, many of whom homeschool their children and have entrusted me to be their voice in this process. I rise in strong support of HB 1268, the Home Education Freedom Act. New Hampshire families deserve the freedom to educate their children without unnecessary government intrusion. Parents , not bureaucracies, are best positioned to make decisions about their children’s education, values, pace of learning, and overall development. HB 1268 restores that fundamental right. This legislation modernizes our home education laws by removing burdensome requirements that treat law-abiding families as if they require supervision simply for choosing a different educational path. It makes notifications and evaluations voluntary rather than mandatory, protects families from having their educational choices weaponized against them in child protective proceedings, and clearly prohibits school districts from imposing regulations on homeschool families beyond what statute allows. Perhaps most importantly, HB 1268 establishes what should always be the presumption in a free society, that parents who choose home education are fulfilling their duty to educate their children. The state should not begin from a posture of suspicion. New Hampshire has long valued individual liberty, parental rights, and limited government. HB 1268 reflects those principles. It ensures that families who are successfully educating their children at home can do so without fear of overreach, unnecessary data collection, or bureaucratic hurdles. Parents deserve trust. Families deserve freedom. And children deserve an education shaped by those who know and love them most. I respectfully urge the committee to vote Ought to Pass on HB 1268. In Liberty, Sayra DeVito

100% support. NH public schools have failed my children. My husband and I have been fully invested in our kids education, 100% involved. Our oldest 2 have achieved more in home school in this school year than they did in multiple years combined in public school.

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB 1268, which will make New Hampshire the most homeschool-friendly state in the nation. This transformative legislation addresses key concerns for homeschooling families: • Makes notification optional, reducing bureaucratic burden on families • Eliminates mandatory evaluations while preserving voluntary options • Provides crucial DCYF protections with statutory presumption that home education satisfies compulsory requirements • Prevents school district harassment through clear anti-interference provisions • Protects family privacy by preventing tracking through state data systems • Provides employment flexibility for homeschooled students HB 1268 will position New Hampshire alongside Alaska, Idaho, and Texas as a Tier 1 homeschool state with minimal regulation. This attracts families, grows our economy, and reinforces our commitment to educational freedom and parental rights. New Hampshire has always championed individual liberty and limited government. This bill embodies those principles while supporting the thousands of families who choose home education for their children. I urge you to vote in favor of HB 1268 and help make New Hampshire the premier homeschool destination in America. Respectfully, Allen Stevens Berlin, NH

I support this bill

I'd like to have less state interference in my children's programs. Homeschooling has always been the choice of the elite, and I do want my children to have a better education than in public school. This can be obtained in many ways, but parent's should be in charge of this, not the state.

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB 1268, which will make New Hampshire the most homeschool-friendly state in the nation. This transformative legislation addresses key concerns for homeschooling families: • Makes notification optional, reducing bureaucratic burden on families • Eliminates mandatory evaluations while preserving voluntary options • Provides crucial DCYF protections with statutory presumption that home education satisfies compulsory requirements • Prevents school district harassment through clear anti-interference provisions • Protects family privacy by preventing tracking through state data systems • Provides employment flexibility for homeschooled students HB 1268 will position New Hampshire alongside Alaska, Idaho, and Texas as a Tier 1 homeschool state with minimal regulation. This attracts families, grows our economy, and reinforces our commitment to educational freedom and parental rights. New Hampshire has always championed individual liberty and limited government. This bill embodies those principles while supporting the thousands of families who choose home education for their children. I urge you to vote in favor of HB 1268 and help make New Hampshire the premier homeschool destination in America. Respectfully, William Angelli North Conway, NH

Kids will be much better educated.

I am in support of the homeschoolers.

I wholeheartedly support the homeschooling efforts.