Defending the freedom of parents to train, educate, and care for their children privately, without governmental interference. Working to detect, analyze, monitor, and intervene in all legislation affecting the legality of private home education in California since 1986.
Bill: SB 70 (as amended) – Mandatory Kindergarten Author: State Senator Rubio SB 70 has been amended to remove private schools from the new kindergarten requirement – it now only applies to public schools. Though still Continue reading Joint Legislative Alert Update
Watch this short video on why testing is so important in the fight to protect homeschooling freedoms! Are you considering year-end testing to help evaluate how your students are doing academically? This year, you have Continue reading Participate in Homeschool Research and Advocacy through BJU Student Testing!
Hosted by CHEA of CA | General Registration Now Open Covering a variety of topics, CHEA has a line-up of workshops that homeschool parents will find informative, encouraging, and uplifting. Browse the Exhibit Hall featuring the Homeschool Help Booth, Continue reading Keys to Homeschooling & Curriculum Fair
This past February 2021, we at FPM and CHEA hosted Capitol Day once again. In past years, our Capitol Day was comprised of private homeschoolers who went on tours of the Capitol building, received Capitol Office Visits Continue reading Virtual Capitol Day 2021 and Advocacy from Home: An Adventure in Flexibility and Technology!
Some proposed bills in the state legislature have not been granted a hearing, essentially barricading their advance in the legislative process. This is an unprecedented development, since bills are typically granted a hearing. AB 327, Continue reading The Suppression of Bills & Public Input
This article by FPM’s founder Roy Hanson continues a series of reprints that we will share with you in order to highlight how some state lawmakers are determined to implement more government control over your Continue reading Potential Danger for All Boys: New Evidence
Bill: SB 70 (as amended) – Mandatory Kindergarten Author: State Senator Rubio We continue to strongly oppose and closely watch SB 70 (Mandatory Kindergarten). Thank you for taking action and calling the Senate Appropriations Committee and other Senators when Continue reading Joint Legislative Alert Update
Joint Legislative Action Alert – April 5th, 2021 From: Nathan Pierce – Family Protection Ministries, and Mike Smith – HSLDA Bill: SB 70 (as amended) – Mandatory Kindergarten Author: State Senator Rubio Position: Strongly OPPOSE SB 70 is set to be heard Continue reading Oppose Mandatory Kindergarten – Last Chance to Call Senate Appropriations Committee
This article by FPM’s founder Roy Hanson is the first in a series of reprints that we will share with you in order to highlight how some state lawmakers are determined to implement more government Continue reading The Invasion of Parental Authority
Joint Legislative Action Alert – March 23, 2021 From: Nathan Pierce – Family Protection Ministries, and Mike Smith – HSLDA Bill: SB 70 (as amended) – Mandatory Kindergarten Author: State Senator Rubio Position: Strongly OPPOSE SB 70 is most likely to be Continue reading Oppose Mandatory Kindergarten – Call the Senate Appropriations Committee
Our friends at CHEA of California are partnering with us (FPM), NHERI (National Home Education Research Institute), and BJU Press Homeschool to conduct a research study on private homeschoolers’ academic performance. This study will be Continue reading Participate in Homeschool Research!
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You can make a difference. Watch the real story about how inviting a legislator to a homeschool event contributed to a victory for homeschool freedoms! Visit fpmca.org/capitolday for more information on how you can get Continue reading You Can Make a Difference
We need your help in a crucial element of stopping bad policy! What element is that? Watch this video to find out! Visit fpmca.org/capitolday for more information on how you can get involved in Capitol Continue reading We Need Your Help!
Capitol Day is only a few weeks away! Here are the speakers you can expect to hear on February 13th. Assemblyman James Gallagher has represented California’s Third Assembly District since 2014. Before joining the Assembly, Continue reading Virtual Capitol Day- Speakers Announced!
Stand Firm! We Won’t Be Shaken! It is tempting to place our hope in the outcome of elections. However we must remember that the kingdoms of this world will come and go, but God is Continue reading The Battle Belongs to the Lord
Did you know Family Protection Ministries is on many social media platforms? To stay up to date on our videos, announcements, and other special posts, check out the links below! If you are active on Continue reading Our Social Medias!
Virtual Capitol Day & Advocacy from Home 2021 As we begin 2021, we’d like to share some exciting news about our ministry! Our Capitol Day, an event for private homeschoolers, has been held by FPM in Sacramento at Continue reading Join Us for Our Upcoming Event!
The California Legislature Has Started the 2021-2022 Legislative Session. New proposed legislation is now beginning to stream into our state capitol in Sacramento. This new 2-year legislative session for California begins today, Monday, December 7th. Continue reading The California Legislature is in session!