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#138: Mama Bears vs. Overreaching Legislation
Episode 138
In this critical episode of The Homeschool How To Podcast, host Cheryl interviews Mariama, a homeschooling mother from New Jersey who's been tracking dangerous legislation threatening homeschool freedom. With homeschooling rates skyrocketing from less than 1% to 3.7% post-pandemic in New Jersey, lawmakers are pushing unprecedented restrictions that could spread nationwide.
What You'll Learn:
The Four Bills Threatening New Jersey Homeschoolers:
- Assembly Bill 5825 & Senate Bill 1796: Mandatory curriculum alignment with state standards
- Assembly Bill 5796 & Senate Bill 4589: Required annual "health and wellness checks" with school district representatives
Constitutional Concerns:
- First Amendment religious freedom violations
- Fourth Amendment search and seizure issues
- 14th Amendment equal protection and parental rights infringement
The Real Story Behind Homeschool Success:
- African American and Latino homeschooled children outperform public school peers by 20-25 points on standardized tests
- New Jersey public schools: Only 52% pass ELA, 39% pass math, 24% pass science
- Why homeschool families are achieving superior educational outcomes
From COVID Awakening to Homeschool Advocacy: Mariama shares her journey from concerned parent during the pandemic to homeschool advocate, discussing vaccine mandates, gender ideology in schools, and the importance of biblical worldview education.
Key Topics Covered:
- Homeschool laws by state and how to track legislation
- HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association) resources
- Responding to "sheltering" and "privilege" criticisms
- The historical context of compulsory education
- Building community and authentic cultural education at home
- Why school "confidential curriculum" policies are red flags
Critical Action Items:
- Follow HSLDA updates on pending legislation
- Share your homeschool story on social media
- Monitor your state's legislative calendar
- Connect with local homeschool advocacy groups
Featured Guest: Mariama (@GodlyMothersChosenLittles) - New Jersey homeschool advocate and mother of two
Blog: https://www.godlymotherschosenlittles.com/
Mariama's YouTube
Resources Mentioned:
- Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA.org)
- New Jersey homeschool law information
- Constitutional amendments and parental rights
Cheryl's Guide to Homeschooling: Check out The Homeschool How To Complete Starter Guide- Cheryl's eBook compiling everything she's learned from her interviews on The Homeschool How To Podcast.
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