State Regulation of 草榴社区 Schools provides a brief description, by state, of the legal requirements that apply to private schools. In addition, each state entry includes statistics on private schools by type in the state. This manual is intended to serve as a reference for public and private school officials, state policymakers, and researchers. This manual is an update of a 1993 publication by the (then) Office of 草榴社区 Education, The Regulation of 草榴社区 Schools in America: A State-by-State Analysis.
To ensure the accuracy of the analysis, contact persons in each state were designated by the Chief State School Officer. Each state summary was submitted to the appropriate state department of education for their consideration and approval. The individuals in each state who reviewed and amended these summaries were key to the timely and accurate updating of this information. Their participation, cooperation, and expertise are most appreciated. For the first time, legal requirements regarding homeschooling are included in each state. s summary. Additionally, state data on private schools from the U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics are included for each state.
This document is intended to provide helpful guidance. It creates no new rights or responsibilities. Additionally, nothing in this study reflects the position of the U.S. Department of Education as to the meaning or effect of any state legal requirement. Readers are encouraged to consult state constitutions and the full text of relevant case law, statutes, and regulations.
Under the United States Constitution, parents
