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In reply to the discussion: The Texas Senate approved something called the Tim Tebow Bill, and it’s a big deal [View all]JNelson6563
(28,151 posts)19. True, they pay taxes but...
I don't know where you are at but here, in Michigan, the school funding in each district is based on how many students they have. Since the home-schooled kids aren't in on that count the local school district does not receive funding on behalf of that student.
Additionally, many schools have programs that need to be augmented with fundraising and fees to the student/parents.
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The Texas Senate approved something called the Tim Tebow Bill, and it’s a big deal [View all]
maxrandb
May 2013
OP
I'm female and have never played football, but don't most schools have a rule that...
Tx4obama
May 2013
#1
I thought they had to follow some of the state cirriculum and make reports to the state.
freshwest
May 2013
#73
'...a curriculum that includes reading, arithmetic, and some sort of civics is all that's required'
freshwest
May 2013
#93
Ditto and also, what about music and arts programs? Why doesn't this bill include that
winterpark
May 2013
#16
There are age restrictions for high school sports and probably in each state
LiberalFighter
May 2013
#44
People already delay kindergarten a year so their boys will be bigger in high school
pstokely
May 2013
#89
No, I don't like parents giving the middle finger to the public school system and then expecting it
MotherPetrie
May 2013
#36
CA only gives schools money based on number of students enrolled AND actually attending classes.
SunSeeker
May 2013
#26
Their property taxes don't go to the school unless their kid is ATTENDING CLASSES at the school.
SunSeeker
May 2013
#34
Arizona law, like other states, funds schools based on attendance, regardless of property taxes.
SunSeeker
May 2013
#68
Yes, this is a major factor in maintaining all school activities, including sports.
freshwest
May 2013
#75
Does the school get extra funding to cover the homeschoolers' use of the facilities? nt
SunSeeker
May 2013
#27
So the homeschoolers' use of the rec facilities goes unfunded? That hurts the rest of the kids.
SunSeeker
May 2013
#33
No - at least in most districts, you have to pay an activity fee to use the facilities/programs
dbackjon
May 2013
#37
But the school's students also pay those fees, on top of funding the school by their attendance.
SunSeeker
May 2013
#39
I did read your posts and the links. Arizona does not have any special requirements.
SunSeeker
May 2013
#49
Can my daughter attend one public school for academics but play sports for another public school?
JoePhilly
May 2013
#22
Why not? Get your education in one location, participate in sports at another.
JoePhilly
May 2013
#35
Kids in Public HS here have alot of rules on what makes them eligible to play.
Marrah_G
May 2013
#25
Why are people surprised that football is more important than education in Texas?
Snake Plissken
May 2013
#50
Home schooling parents pay taxes and should be able to avail themselves of some school activities.
searchingforlight
May 2013
#52
So if they pay the taxes, why don't they send their kids to public schools for the full package?
mac56
May 2013
#59
When it comes to your kids, maybe a crappy school and education is no biggie to some
The Straight Story
May 2013
#65