What is wrong with requiring homeschoolers to take public school tests?
Standardized tests were designed to test public school curricula. Homeschoolers use a myriad of highly effective educational methods and tools tailored to each child. There are no standardized tests that would fit homeschoolers. The state needs to test their students to provide evidence of their effectiveness to taxpayers and parents who choose public schools. Why not mandate medical exams? My neighbors kids have to take a medical exam every year to go to school. N.J. law does not mandate annual medical exams for public or private school students. For insurance reasons, some public/private school students are required to have medical exam to certify they are not at a health risk to participate in elective sports. Assemblywoman Loretta Weinberg, A1918s sponsor, says that New Jersey is one of only 9 states that does not regulate homeschoolers. Shouldnt New Jersey mimic the 41 states that do regulate homeschooling? This number is misleading. Close to half the states have either no or mini
