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Alto ISD Official and Cohorts Harass Home Schooler

A member parent asked for help from THSC Association after being visited by the town police chief, a local teacher, and, the next day, the manager of her apartment complex. An official with the school also refused to sign the withdrawal forms that she filled out at his request.

Houston ISD Official Requires Unnecessary Forms

Parents of a member family in Houston ISD withdrew their child from school and sent the prescribed letter of assurance by certified mail. School officials signed for the letter, but the mother received a phone call several days later saying that she must come to the school in order for her child to be withdrawn. Tim Lambert wrote the school and reminded the officials of Texas’ requirements for withdrawing students from public schools for the purpose of home schooling.

South San Antonio ISD Official Requires Illegal Forms

A South San Antonio ISD official refused to withdraw a student from school, even after receiving the letter of withdrawal and assurance as required by the state. The next day a visiting teacher from the school called to say she was on her way to the family’s home to make sure the father was the person who had sent the withdrawal form and to “speak with him concerning his home schooling.” Tim Lambert wrote a letter advising the district of the state’s requirements regarding withdrawing a student to homeschool and warned its representative to withdraw the child and cease the district’s harassment of the family.

Schertz-Cibolo Official Demands Unnecessary Forms

A Schertz-Cibolo ISD official called an Association member parent to tell him that his letter of withdrawal and assurance was not enough and he needed to come to the school in person to complete withdrawal forms and present his curriculum for inspection. Tim Lambert responded with the state requirements and warned the district to back off.

Assistant Principal Requires Curricula for Review

The assistant principal at a River Road ISD elementary school in Amarillo called a member parent, stating that he had received her letter after she had resent it with the correct school name on it. In the course of the conversation he also stated that, while her child had been withdrawn as of February 1, the district always required the parents to present their curricula to be inspected by the school. The parent consulted THSC, which responded to the request by pointing out that according to the state, home schools are not under the regulation of public schools. The staff enclosed the letter from the commissioner of education, which specifically states, “It is not necessary for parents to … present curriculum for review.”

Frustrated Attendance Clerk Phones Parent

After the attendance clerk from her child’s school phoned and insisted she come to the school to sign withdrawal forms, a member asked for help from THSC Association. Tim Lambert wrote a letter to the clerk, clarifying the state’s requirements and enclosing the letter from the Texas Commissioner of Education.

Validity of Home School Graduate’s Diploma Questioned

Tim Lambert contacted the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) after someone questioned the validity of a home schooled graduate’s diploma.  The young woman was about to graduate from a cosmetology program when the allegation was being made that she was not a high school graduate and therefore had not been eligible to be enrolled in the program.  In the letter to the TDLR, Mr. Lambert cited examples from the Texas Education Code, the Texas Workforce Commission, and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards, which all support the validity of diplomas from home schools as evidence of high school graduation.  THSC later received a phone call from the recipient of the letter at the TDLR, who confirmed that he had received the letter, the issue had been resolved, and the home school graduate would be allowed to graduate from the cosmetology program. 

Potter County JP Requires Curriculum for Approval

After a parent from River Road ISD appeared in her court and said she intended to homeschool her kindergarten child, a Potter County justice of the peace required the parent to present her curriculum to the school for approval. The parent contacted THSC Association, and Tim Lambert wrote a letter reminding the JP about Texas law concerning home schoolers.

Social Security Administration Representative Denies Benefits to Home Schooled Teen

A San Marcos Association member contacted THSC because a bureaucrat at the Social Security Administration denied her student Social Security benefits on the basis that he was eighteen and not a full-time student. This determination was based on the official’s decision that the student was not in a “course of good citizenship.” Tim Lambert responded by citing chapter and verse of the rules governing the issuance of Social Security benefits to students, as well as giving the description of the courses the student was taking which specifically mentioned a citizenship component.

Official at San Antonio ISD Unlawfully Requires Forms

When a San Antonio member withdrew her son from his elementary school to homeschool him, a school official called and demanded that the mother come to the school to sign withdrawal forms. Tim Lambert wrote a letter and reminded the district representative of the law in Texas.

Palestine CPS Worker Steps Outside Her Authority

A caseworker from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) in Palestine tried to force a member grandparent to allow her to interview a student. The caseworker was investigating an allegation that the student was “not reading well.” Tim Lambert wrote a letter reminding the TDFPS officials that Child Protective Services (CPS) workers have no authority to investigate or enforce compulsory attendance laws or assess educational levels of children.

Kennedale ISD Ignores State Regulations

An official of Kennedale ISD tried to make a parent fill out school forms even after the parent had sent notice of withdrawal via certified mail. Tim Lambert warned the district representative to accept the notice and leave the family alone.

Brownfield ISD Attempts Illegal Withdrawal Procedures

When a Brownfield couple withdrew their son to homeschool him, school officials threatened to file charges of truancy against them if they did not come to the school, sign withdrawal forms, and complete an application to homeschool. Tim Lambert urged the officials to reconsider and follow the rules mandated by the state.

Lamar CISD Requires Illegal Certification

Lamar CISD attempted to require parents withdrawing their children to homeschool to notify a specific official of their intention. After meeting this requirement, the parents would receive a certificate exempting their child from compulsory attendance in school. Tim Lambert reminded the district of the state’s actual requirements for home schooling parents and urged the district to bring its policies into compliance.

Klein ISD Requires Annual Assurance

An official at Kuehnle Elementary School in Klein requested a second written assurance that a member parent was homeschooling her child in accordance with the mandates of Leeper vs. Arlington. Tim Lambert reminded the official that no annual assurance is required.

Houston ISD Official Requires Unnecessary Procedures

The registrar at a Houston high school attempted to make a parent fill out unnecessary forms at the school in order to withdraw her child to homeschool him. Tim Lambert cited the actual state requirements and urged the official to remove the student from the rolls immediately.

Hondo ISD Officials Harass Home Schooler

Two representatives of Hondo ISD appeared at a home schooler’s door, inquiring about her son’s absence from school. After the mother sent the required letter of assurance, the officials continued to insist that she come to the school and present her curriculum for inspection. Tim Lambert spoke to the school officials and then followed up with this letter, warning them to abide by the law and leave the family alone.

Westwood College Online Seeks Information

Westwood College Online called the THSC office requesting information on how the state of Texas treats home school graduates who are seeking college admission. Tim Lambert responded with the required information and assurances that home school graduates are as qualified to excel in a college setting as are public school graduates.

Cypress Fairbanks ISD Neglects to Retrieve Mail

After requesting information from a member family regarding the withdrawal of their child, officials at Cypress Fairbanks ISD did not pick up the certified letter sent by the family. The letter remained at the post office despite two notices of its availability. Tim Lambert requested that the district make note of the family’s attempt to comply with the district’s requirement.

Woodville ISD Official Requires Unnecessary Forms

A school official at Woodville High School attempted to force a member family to come to the school to sign withdrawal forms before she would remove their child from the school rolls. Tim Lambert reminded the district official of the state law in this letter.

Judson ISD Requires Illegal Forms

Another school district, Judson ISD, attempted to force a parent to complete forms that are not required by the state of Texas in order to withdraw his child to homeschool. Tim Lambert notified the school of the actual state requirements.

Rude Attendance Officer Demands Illegal Forms

An unmannerly attendance officer from Stephenville ISD attempted to require unnecessary forms from several home schooling families in that district. Tim Lambert advised the officer to re-examine the letter from the commissioner of education.

Social Security Representative Refuses Benefits to Home Schooler

After demanding and receiving a list of subjects and hours of school attendance, a Social Security Administration bureaucrat still refused to extend benefits to a home schooled teen. In a letter to the government representative, Tim Lambert quoted the official documents which justify the student’s claims and urged her to reconsider her position.

Ft. Worth Social Services Denies Assistance

A representative of the Ft. Worth branch of the Texas Department of State Health Services denied continuing services to a home schooling mother and child unless the mother sent a letter listing her curricula. When the mother complied, the official still refused to continue her assistance.

Letter to Carrollton-Farmer's Branch ISD

An official of Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD tried to force parents to fill out forms not required by the state in order to homeschool their child. As the child did not even attend school in that district, the request was doubly troublesome. Tim Lambert advised the district to review the state’s regulations and begin following them.

Letter to College Station ISD

Officials at A&M Consolidated High School in College Station tried to require a form that is not mandated by the state of Texas in order to withdraw a child from its rolls. Tim Lambert admonished the district to stick to the state’s regulations and accept the letter of assurance that the mother had written.

Letter to Amarillo ISD

An official at an elementary school in Amarillo tried to have a parent fill out an unnecessary form in order to withdraw her child. Tim Lambert reintroduced the school’s representative to state requirements and urged her to comply with them.

Letter to Paris DPS

The Department of Public Safety office in Paris refused to accept the Verification of Enrollment form from a member family. Instead, it tried to substitute its own form and force the family to provide proof of home schooling. The family asked for help from THSC. Tim Lambert wrote the Paris office and informed its personnel of the state of Texas’ regulations.

Texas CPS Denies Foster Child Right to Home School

On June 13 Tim Lambert wrote a letter supporting a Kerrville family’s request for a waiver to homeschool their foster child.  Despite numerous expert recommendations to the contrary, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services has denied the family’s request. Mr. Lambert cites those experts and state law in urging the department to reverse its decision.

Wichita Falls ISD Requires Unnecessary Forms

Home schooling families from Wichita Falls reported that the school district was attempting to require them to complete registration forms for the district or for THSC in order to home school. Tim Lambert spells out the law for the district and urges it to rethink its position.

McKinney ISD Requires Illegal Documentation

An official from Reuben Johnson Elementary School, McKinney ISD, tried to require that a new home schooler fill out unnecessary documents in order to withdraw her child. Tim Lambert pointed out the state’s requirements and indicated that the mother had already fulfilled them.

Special Order Concerning Victoria Daytime Curfew

In January of this year Tim Lambert wrote a letter to the Victoria police chief, after an officer stopped two home schooled students taking a walk around the block, a school-sanctioned activity. The Victoria police department later issued a special order regarding the city’s daytime curfew as it pertained to home schooled students.

Letter from Concerned Citizens and THSC Association's Response

Tim Lambert received a letter from two concerned citizens and responded with a letter about home schooling in Texas.

Response from DPFS

Last week’s letter by Tim Lambert was addressed to Lubbock CPS because officials from that office had illegally entered the home of a Slaton family. This week’s letter is addressed to the Slaton police chief from the Consumer Affairs Office of the DPFS and concerns the officer who assisted in that unlawful entry.

THSC Letter to Slaton Police Chief

Last week’s letter by Tim Lambert was addressed to Lubbock CPS because officials from that office had illegally entered the home of a Slaton family. This week’s letter is addressed to the Slaton police chief and concerns the officer who assisted in that  unlawful entry.

THSC Letter to Lubbock CPS

Lubbock CPS caseworkers, aided by a Slaton police officer, unlawfully entered the home of a home schooling family in Slaton. Tim Lambert reminds CPS of the law and warns the main investigator that legal action may follow.

THSC Letter to Baytown Sun

A column in the July 30 Baytown Sun reported faulty information regarding home schooling regulations in Texas. Tim Lambert promptly corrected the mistake and urged the columnist to rectify his error.

Texas DPS Responds to Complaint Against Katy DPS

Read about a reponse from the Texas DPS, discussing the resolution of THSC’s complaint against Katy DPS.

THSC Association Letter to Canton CPS

A CPS officer in Canton continued to harass a local family despite receiving expert assurances that the children were safe. Tim Lambert urges the CPS worker to close the case and leave the family alone.

THSC Association Letter to United ISD, Laredo

An official of United ISD in Laredo required unnecessary documentation before allowing the enrollment of a child, who had been homeschooled, in Gutierrez Elementary. Tim Lambert provided the documentation and a warning that the school needed to obey state regulations regarding home schooled students.

DPS Responds to THSC Letter

On June 8, Tim Lambert wrote a letter to the Katy office of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) (could put link to Katy letter here), in which he said that he was urging the state office to investigate Katy’s practices in dealing with parents who are homeschooling. Over the course of several years, the Katy office has established a pattern of hindering local home schoolers as they try to obtain driver licenses, permits and identification cards.
On June 20, THSC received a response from the state DPS office, which assured us that the matter will be investigated.

THSC Association Letter to Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines refused to consider hiring a recent graduate because he was home schooled. Tim Lambert apprised the airline of the state rules regarding hiring home schoolers and urged the company to reconsider its decision.

THSC Association Letter to Kerrville ISD

Tim Lambert assures the Kerrville CPS Department that home schooling is a state-recognized, viable and beneficial option for the foster child of a member family.

THSC Association Letter to Levelland ISD

An attendance officer and a principal from Levelland ISD tried to deny a parent the right to homeschool her children, despite clear directives from the state of Texas. Tim Lambert strongly warned the principal to adhere to state regulations or face legal liability.

THSC Association Letter to Victoria CPS

A Child Protective Services’ employee overstepped the state-mandated boundaries for her position when she attempted to require home schoolers to provide references, among other things. Tim Lambert reminded her of those limits and encouraged her to stay within them.

THSC Association Letter to Katy DPS

An officer with the Department of Public Safety in Katy continues to ignore state policies concerning forms for home schoolers. In this letter, Tim Lambert advises her on the proper forms and strongly warns her to adhere to the official policies of the state of Texas.

THSC Association Letter to Southwest Texas Junior College

Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde has changed its dual credit policy to exclude home schoolers from reduced fees, while continuing to allow public school students to pay less. Tim Lambert reminded them of the state’s policy toward home schoolers and urged them to come into compliance with it.

THSC Association Letter to Magnolia ISD

Magnolia ISD required unnecessary paperwork from a member parent before withdrawing her child from its rolls. Tim Lambert informed the district’s representative of the correct procedure and advised the district to withdraw both its request and the member’s child.

THSC Association Letter to the Attorney General

Tim Lambert writes a letter of assurance to a Child Support Officer, supporting a member parent’s request for continued child support.

THSC Association Letter to Tarleton State University

Tim Lambert warned Tarleton State University officials that the school’s admission policies toward home schoolers do not comply with the Texas Education Code. He urged them to revise the policies to avoid future problems.

THSC Association Letter to South Plains College

Tim Lambert explains the state’s admission policy for all high school graduates, including home schoolers, to the Dean of Admissions and Records at South Plains College in Levelland and urges her to bring SPC’s policy into compliance.

THSC Association Letter to Travis Middle School, Irving ISD

A Travis Middle School official refused to withdraw a member parent’s child from the school’s rolls and tried to make her submit unnecessary documentation. Tim Lambert apprised the official of the state’s actual requirements and advised her to withdraw the student immediately.

THSC Association Letter to Big Spring ISD

A Big Spring school official attempted to force a member family to jump through unnecessary hoops in order to homeschool. Tim Lambert reminded the official what the state actually requires and promised to defend the family through legal means, if necessary.

THSC Association Letter to Dunbar High School, Ft.Worth ISD

When a Dunbar High School official attempted to compel member parents to fill out unnecessary forms, the family notified the Texas Home School Coalition Association. Tim Lambert clarified the law regarding withdrawal of students to homeschool, and urged the school official to withdraw her request for unlawful paperwork.

THSC Association Letter to Wink-Loving CISD

Officials at Wink High School attempted to force a member parent to submit forms beyond what the state of Texas requires of parents who are withdrawing their children in order to homeschool them. Tim Lambert informed the district of the actual requirements mandated by the Texas Education Agency and encouraged the official to follow those requirements.

THSC Association Letter to United ISD in Laredo

When Laredo school officials did not remove a member family’s child from their rolls or send the parents a transcript after they withdrew the child from school, Tim Lambert intervened on their behalf. He informed the officials of Texas’ requirements and urged them to bring their rules into compliance with those of the state.

THSC Association Letter to Letter to Victoria Police Department

A Victoria police officer told two home schooled students that they were in violation of the city’s juvenile daytime curfew because they were taking a walk around their block. Tim Lambert explained that, because home schools are private schools in Texas, these students, according to Victoria’s own policy, were not in violation, as they were on a school-sanctioned outing.

THSC Association Letter to Nederland ISD

When officials at Nederland ISD attempted to force THSC Association member parents to come to the school and fill out unnecessary forms, Tim Lambert apprised them of the actual requirements for withdrawing children to homeschool in the state of Texas.

THSC Association Follow-up Letter to Alvarado ISD

An Alvarado official wrote to the member family on whose behalf Tim Lambert had intervened, explaining that the school district was dropping the truancy charges, while rationalizing its actions.  Mr. Lambert responded to the official, clarifying that the district did not have the legal right to file charges without evidence against families who choose to withdraw their children to homeschool, no matter how it attempted to justify its actions

THSC Association Letter to Alvarado ISD

Tim Lambert outlines for another Texas school district the policies regarding withdrawing children from a public school, warning them that pursuing action against a member family based on faulty local policies will result in legal consequences for the district.

THSC Association Letter to Amarillo ISD

Tim Lambert clarified Texas’ policies regarding withdrawal of students from public schools for an Amarillo high school.  A school official had told a family member that she was “required by the State of Texas to request a court date” because they had not “properly withdrawn” their son by completing the school’s withdrawal forms.

THSC Association to Dr. Kallepalli

A Lubbock doctor insisted on seeing report cards for children he was treating. Tim Lambert made clear to him that he was outside the boundaries of health care.

THSC Association Letter to Navasota ISD

Navasota ISD officials attempted to force Association members to fulfill unnecessary requirements in order to withdraw their child from school. Tim Lambert enlightened school officials on Texas’ policies regarding home schoolers.

THSC Association Second Letter to Barnes & Noble

When another THSC Association member contacted our office about a problem regarding teacher discounts that she encountered with a different Barnes & Noble store–this one in Corpus Christi–Tim Lambert wrote a letter to that store and sent a copy to corporate management.

THSC Association Letter to Barnes & Noble

THSC Association has been pleased to provide Teacher IDs for its members, which many have used to get discounts with various companies.  Recently home educators have experienced problems at a Barnes & Noble store when trying to receive the teacher discounts offered by the national chain. Tim Lambert addressed this situation in a letter to B&N management.

Residency Issue Clarified

The deputy commissioner of the Higher Education Coordinating Board sent a memo to the Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO) regarding residency for home school graduates.  This memo was a result of contact from THSC Association after a home school graduate was denied college admission as a Texas resident.  The bottom line is that home school graduates will now be treated the same as other Texas high school graduates for a determination of residency status for college tuition purposes.

Residency Issues for Home School Grads

When THSC Association was contacted after a Texas home school graduate was denied college admission as a Texas resident, Tim Lambert began a series of communications with state agencies.

THSC Association Letter Harlingen ISD

A letter from THSC Association, written to Harlingen ISD, was the result of erroneous information a school official gave to member parents who were attempting to withdraw their child for home schooling.

Response From Waco DPS to THSC Association

After repeated communications with Bryan DPS (See E-Newsletters from 10-24-06 and 12-19-06.), THSC Association received a letter from the DPS office which oversees Bryan assuring that the situation had been addressed and the employees informed on the proper procedure for parent-taught driver education and home school students.

THSC Association Second Letter to Bryan DPS

After addressing problems a home school family had experienced and hearing of problems other home educators faced in similar situations, THSC Association President Tim Lambert wrote a second letter to Bryan DPS.

THSC Association Second Letter to Comal ISD

When a second member family encountered withdrawal problems with Comal ISD, THSC Association President Tim Lambert wrote another letter to the district.

THSC Association Follow-up Letter to Canyon ISD

Following a series of conversations and letters, THSC Association President Tim Lambert wrote a letter to the Canyon ISD superintendent, acknowledging clarification of an alleged contact by two women representing the school district.

THSC Association Follow-up Letter to Vidor ISD

THSC Association president Tim Lambert wrote a second letter to Vidor ISD as a response to their letter taking issue with a previous letter that he had written concerning their dealings with a member home school family.

THSC Association Letter to El Paso ISD

As a result of lack of cooperation on the part of El Paso ISD when parents attempted to withdraw their child to homeschool, THSC Association President Tim Lambert wrote this letter.

THSC Association Letter to Comal ISD

When member parents followed the accepted TEA procedure for withdrawal of their child for home schooling, the school insisted that they must complete the school’s forms or charges would be pursued.  THSC Association President Tim Lambert responded with this letter.

THSC Association Letter to North East ISD, San Antonio

THSC Association President Tim Lambert wrote a letter on behalf of a member family, in response to problems with the school district. After the family followed the process recommended by the TEA for withdrawal of a student, the school insisted that the family had to do more.

THSC Association Letter to Bryan DPS

In spite of clear communications from Austin, THSC Association continues to field calls from parents who are encountering problems over driver permits, licenses, and photo IDs. 

THSC Association Letter to Canyon ISD

When a THSC Association member was threatened with a visit from CPS as a result of her agreement to respond only to requests submitted in writing, Tim Lambert wrote this letter to Canyon ISD.

THSC Association Letter to Northwest ISD

THSC Association faxed this letter in response to a Northwest ISD official’s insistence that this member family must make an appearance at the school.

THSC Association Letter to Deer Park ISD

Read the letter that THSC Association president Tim Lambert wrote to Deer Park ISD in response to harassment by school officials after parents notified the school in writing of the withdrawal of their child to homeschool.

THSC Association Letter to Vidor ISD

THSC Association responded by fax to correct a school district concerning demands it made of an Association member family, with regard to withdrawal of a child to homeschool.

THSC Association Letter to Alamo Work Source

Although legally within her right to homeschool her minor daughter who is a teen parent and to receive assistance, one member of the THSC Association continued to be denied services by Alamo Work Source. Association president Tim Lambert wrote a letter of response to clarify the situation.

THSC Association Letter to Denton ISD

Tim Lambert wrote to Brenda Bubak of Denton ISD on behalf of a member parent who received incorrect information from the school regarding the withdrawal of her child from McMath Middle School.

THSC Association Letter to Burton CPS

Tim Lambert wrote to CPS on behalf of a member family requesting permission to homeschool two adoptive children already placed in their home and participating in the local home school community.

THSC Association Letter to an Adoption Agency

Tim Lambert wrote to a private adoption agency caseworker on behalf of a member family requesting permission to homeschool an adoptive child already placed in their home.

THSC Association Letter to Pilot Point ISD

THSC Association responds to a Pilot Point ISD letter regarding an earlier letter to Denton County DA about alleged, unfounded charges to CPS against a home school family by PPISD officials.

THSC Association Letter to Denton County DA

THSC Association president Tim Lambert wrote a letter to the DA of Denton County in response to school district actions against an Association member family.

THSC Association Letter to Tyler CPS

THSC Association president Tim Lambert wrote a letter in response to a contact from a CPS worker when home schooling was made an issue.

THSC Association Letter to Winona ISD

THSC Association sent a letter to Winona ISD in response to mistaken information and a threat.

THSC Association Letter to Ingram ISD

THSC Association president Tim Lambert wrote this letter in response to a situation in which a member family was being required to go to the school to “complete the process” of withdrawing their child to homeschool.

THSC Association Letter to Father Yermo High School

THSC Association sent a letter to a parochial school, Father Yermo High School in El Paso, when a member family was told that a transcript from an accredited school would be required for the enrollment of their home schooled child.

THSC Association Letter to Gonzales CPS

THSC Association wrote this letter when a member, veteran home school family was told that they could not homeschool—along with their other children—the two children they are adopting until the process was complete.

THSC Association Letter to Alvin

ISDTHSC Association sent a letter to Alvin ISD in response to a school official’s demand that a member parent make an appearance at the school to “sign papers and show proof of enrollment.”

THSC Association Response to Austin CPS

THSC Association president Tim Lambert wrote to Austin CPS office regarding whether parents should be allowed to homeschool a child during the adoption process.

THSC Association Response to Wausau Insurance 2

THSC Association president Tim Lambert continues communications to an insurance company regarding the fact that the state of Texas views home schoolers who have turned 19 years of age as full-time students.

THSC Association Response to Wausau Insurance

THSC Association president Tim Lambert explains to an insurance company that Texas views home schoolers who have turned 19 years of age as full-time students.

THSC Association responded with a letter when a member family was given misinformation, which stated that students could not be withdrawn once enrolled in the public schools to homeschool their child.

THSC Association Letter to Sherman CPS

THSC Association writes letter to Sherman CPS worker reminding her that home schooling is not under DFPS purview.

THSC Association Letter to CA Dept. of Industrial Relations

A member family needed to have school enrollment verified for employment in the state of California.

A Texas Response to the Akron Beacon-Journal

A home schooling parent was accosted by public school officials from a district in which he child was not nor had ever been enrolled.

THSC Association Letter to Wausau Insurance

THSC Association wrote the letter that can be seen at the following link, when a member family had problems with an insurance claim, as their child had reached the age of 19.  Tim Lambert explained that home schoolers in Texas are recognized as secondary school students until graduation from their home schools.

THSC Association Letter to San Antonio College

When a member family had problems with policy for dual credit hours, and the college’s policy was explored, THSC Association president Tim Lambert wrote this letter.

San Antonio College Response

THSC Association received a gracious and fair response from Dean Robert Flores of San Antonio College (SAC). Also, Dr. Robert Zeigler (SAC President) in a phone conversation acknowledged some misunderstanding with regard to their policy on dual credit enrollment and said that would be resolved.  Read the letter of acknowledgement from THSC Association president Tim Lambert.

THSC Association Letter to Seguin ISD

THSC Association president Tim Lambert wrote a letter in response to a member family’s difficulties with a principal who threatened truancy charges and legal action if the father did not make a personal appearance at the school to sign their papers.

THSC Association Letter to Crowley ISD

When a member family was told that they could not withdraw their child from the school to homeschool and would have to go to the school and complete their forms, THSC Association president Tim Lambert wrote the following letter to the school district.

THSC Inc. Letter to Texas Judges

Thanks to donations given by many of you, THSC was able to develop and mail packets of information about home education to over 600 Texas judges who hear custody disputes. These judges rule in such cases on the basis of what they believe is in the best interest of the child. Now they will have information to help them see the validity of home education!

02-21-06

THSC Association Letter to San Antonio ISD

THSC Association was contacted by a member family after they

were told that they had to appear at the school and complete

district forms before their child could be withdrawn to homeschool.

THSC Association Letter to Fort Worth DFPS

THSC Association wrote in response to a threatening contact with an Association member with regard to her home schooling, pointing out the fact that education is outside of DFPS purview.

DFPS Response to THSC Association

THSC Asociation received a letter from Department of Family and Protective Services in response to the cc of letters that the Association wrote on behalf of member families.  These letters

were regarding CPS inquiries that included educational (home schooling) issues.  The agency concurred with THSC and stated in the letter that the issue would be addressed to those involved.

Freestone County Sheriff

THSC Association President Tim Lambert wrote to clarify for this deputy sheriff that home schooling is legal and that CPS has no purview over education issues.

THSC Association sent a letter to Big Spring ISD in response to the district’s harassment of a member family, even after a judge had ruled that this family had followed proper withdrawal procedures to homeschool their child.