What do I do if DFACS or the truant officer comes to my homeschool?
In Georgia you have the legal right to homeschool your children, including both natural and adopted. You do not need to be apologetic nor fearful. However, the possibility of encountering an episode with either DFACS or a truant officer is a very real possibility, especially if you have withdrawn your children from the public schools. GHEA, and most home school experts, recommend that you join the HSLDA for exactly such an eventuality. As a member, you can immediately call their offices and receive assistance. Meanwhile, you should be as polite and non-confrontational with the officers as possible. Unless the officer presents a valid search warrant, you are under no obligations to let them enter your home, examine your records, question your children, nor ridicule your convictions. If requested, you should provide a copy of your “Declaration of Intent Form”. Since most people are not truly familiar with homeschooling or the laws which govern it, you may find it wise to make both family
In Georgia you have the legal right to homeschool your children, including both natural and adopted. You do not need to be apologetic nor fearful. However, the possibility of encountering an episode with either DFACS or a truant officer is a very real possibility, especially if you have withdrawn your children from the public schools. GHEA, and most home school experts, recommend that you join the HSLDA for exactly such an eventuality. As a member, you can immediately call their offices and receive assistance. Meanwhile, you should be as polite and non-confrontational with the officers as possible. Unless the officer presents a valid search warrant, you are under no obligation to let them enter your home, examine your records, question your children, or ridicule your convictions. If requested, you should provide a copy of your “Declaration of Intent Form”. Since most people are not truly familiar with homeschooling or the laws which govern it, you may find it wise to make both family m
