February 09, 2026

Mid-Session Legislative Update: What Indiana Homeschoolers Need to Know | Episode 50

45 minutes

In this episode of the Homeschool Indiana podcast, Tara Bentley and Kylene Varner provide a mid-session legislative update, focusing on key bills that impact homeschooling and parental rights. They discuss various bills, including those related to grandparent visitation and domestic violence, and highlight the implications of a proposed consumption tax. The conversation also covers positive developments, such as the Classic Learning Test being recognized as an alternative to traditional standardized tests. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to stay informed and engaged in legislative matters affecting education.

KEYWORDS

homeschooling, legislation, legislative update, Indiana, education policy, parental rights, consumption tax, CLT, federal legislation, homeschool legislation, IAHE

TAKEAWAYS

IAHE Action tracks thousands of legislative documents and bills.

Certain bills, like SB 52, could negatively impact parental rights.

Consumption tax could disproportionately affect low-income families and homeschoolers.

House Bill 1318 raised significant concerns about child welfare and parental rights.

Senate Bill 88 aims to make the Classic Learning Test an accepted alternative to SAT/ACT.

Federal legislation is emerging that could impact homeschooling rights.

Advocacy and community involvement are crucial for protecting homeschooling freedoms.

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By Indiana Association of Home Educators