A Citizen’s Guide to Participation in the Wisconsin State Legislature: A general description of typical procedures in the Wisconsin Legislature designed to help you, the citizen, participate in the Wisconsin State Legislature. Introduction (2019) [PDF] How to Find Legislative Documents and Follow the Legislative Process (2019) [PDF] How to Contact Your Legislator (2019) [PDF] How […]
Topic Type: Protecting Wisconsin Law
Public dollars put Wisconsin homeschooling law at risk
We have a unique situation in Wisconsin that homeschoolers in most other states do not have. We have an enormous amount of freedom to homeschool in whatever way works for our family as long as we follow our reasonable homeschool law. In order to maintain the freedom that Wisconsin homeschoolers have enjoyed since 1984, we […]
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Are there tax breaks for homeschoolers? What about the educator expense deduction?
The short answer: There are no federal or state income tax breaks for homeschool parents in Wisconsin. Homeschool parents may not claim the educator expense deduction, nor can tax-favored funds from a 529 plan be used to pay expenses for homeschool students. Homeschooling expenses are not deductible in Wisconsin. Please read why public dollars put […]
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Contacting Your Representatives
It’s helpful to contact your representatives in the Assembly and the State Senate at the beginning of each legislative session. Here is what you want them to know: You are a homeschooler, a member of WHPA, and their constituent. Include your full name, address, and phone number. Homeschoolers in Wisconsin want to preserve our good […]
How a bill becomes a law in Wisconsin
In June 2016, the WHPA Board approved the creation of a Legislative Watch Committee, headed by our Legislative Watch Chairperson. The LWC keeps up-to-date on state and national issues that may affect Wisconsin homeschool law. They watch, analyze, and call on members when action is needed. So, how does a bill become a law in […]
Responding to contact from school districts
Click here for “Responding to contact from school districts” flowchart Here is a SAMPLE LETTER to offer some guidance in responding to requests for information from schools or districts. […]
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