Homeschooling Certification Knowledge 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which U.S. law generally reserves authority over education, including homeschooling regulation, to the states rather than the federal government?
- The 10th Amendment (Correct answer)
- The No Child Left Behind Act
- The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
- The 14th Amendment
Correct answer: The 10th Amendment
Education is a power reserved to the states under the 10th Amendment, so homeschooling rules vary by state.
Question 2: A parent in a state with high regulation must submit an annual assessment. Which of the following most commonly satisfies this requirement?
- Standardized test scores or a portfolio evaluation (Correct answer)
- A federal tax return
- A notarized affidavit only
- A driver's license copy
Correct answer: Standardized test scores or a portfolio evaluation
High-regulation states typically require standardized testing or portfolio review to document student progress.
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of a homeschool 'letter of intent' filed with a school district?
- To formally notify authorities that a child will be homeschooled (Correct answer)
- To enroll the child in public sports
- To request federal funding
- To apply for a teaching license
Correct answer: To formally notify authorities that a child will be homeschooled
A letter of intent notifies the district that the family intends to educate the child at home.
Question 4: Which document is typically issued by parents to certify high school completion for a homeschooled student?
- A parent-issued homeschool diploma and transcript (Correct answer)
- A GED automatically
- A state teaching certificate
- A public school diploma
Correct answer: A parent-issued homeschool diploma and transcript
Homeschool parents legally issue their own diploma and transcript documenting completed coursework.
Question 5: In most states, at what age does compulsory education (and thus homeschooling obligation) typically begin?
- Between ages 5 and 7 (Correct answer)
- At birth
- At age 12
- At age 16
Correct answer: Between ages 5 and 7
Compulsory attendance laws generally start between ages 5 and 7 depending on the state.
Question 6: What is a common benefit of maintaining a detailed homeschool portfolio?
- It documents progress and can support college admissions (Correct answer)
- It replaces the need to teach math
- It exempts the family from all state law
- It guarantees federal scholarships
Correct answer: It documents progress and can support college admissions
A portfolio records work samples and progress, useful for evaluations and college applications.
Question 7: Which organization is widely known for providing legal defense and advocacy for U.S. homeschooling families?
- HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association) (Correct answer)
- The FDA
- The NCAA
- The FCC
Correct answer: HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association)
HSLDA offers legal support and advocacy specifically for homeschooling families.
Homeschooling Certification Knowledge 2
Which U.S. law generally reserves authority over education, including homeschooling regulation, to the states rather than the federal government?