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.
Training for Legislator Visits Inspiring Speakers | Capitol Prayer Walk Saturday, February 12, 2022 Hosted by Family Protection Ministries and CHEA of California. Space is limited. Registration available soon. No on-site registration. Join us in Sacramento to Continue reading REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN – SPACE IS LIMITED!
| 1986 FPM founded by Roy Hanson, Jr. (now retired).1986 Proposal to ban homeschooling defeated.1987 Roy brought on Jim Davis (now retired) as a second full-time person.1995 First Homeschool Capitol Day.1997 Montoya Act amended. Exempted Continue reading Major Milestones Over 35 Years of Advocacy
Sorting through over 2,700 bills introduced to the California Legislature this 2021-2022 session, FPM analyzed 71 bills in depth and took extensive action on 7 critical bills that would have endangered homeschool freedoms. Preventing additional Continue reading 10 Ways Your Teamwork is Making a Difference
Happy Thanksgiving from Nathan and Betsy Pierce and the staff of Family Protection Ministries! We pray that your Christmas and New Year are filled with the hope and grace of Jesus Christ as the joy Continue reading Our Annual Letter
The Governor’s mandate will require all children receiving in-person instruction in public and private schools to receive the COVID-19 shot once full FDA approval has been given. The mandate is anticipated to take effect in Continue reading Update – Statewide Vaccine Mandate for School Children
We at Family Protection Ministries are aware that PEAs (Private Education Associations) and Private Membership Organizations/Associations have been advertised as a legal education option for people wanting to homeschool their children in California. Some require Continue reading PEA – Private Education Association Statement
We at Family Protection Ministries and CHEA are aware of the recently announced statewide vaccine mandate for all eligible school children. We are closely watching as the situation develops. At this time, it does not appear this Continue reading Statewide Vaccine Mandate for School Children – Joint Statement from FPM & CHEA
The Private School Affidavit form for the 2021-2022 school year is now available on the CDE’s website (http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/affidavit.asp) for filing during the regular October 1-15 filing period. Private schools, including single-family home-based schools (homeschoolers), can Continue reading The 2021-2022 Private School Affidavit is Now Open!
The COVID-19 illness upended everyone’s way of life in 2020. In under a year, vaccines were developed to combat the virus.[1] Now, some schools, colleges, businesses, hospitals, and even state and local governments have mandated that Continue reading Medical Freedom & COVID-19 Vaccines: Informed Decisions and Mandates
Taxation and government funding are not new concepts. Throughout human history, governments have levied taxes on their citizens. In Biblical times, the Pharisees tried to muster up accusations against Jesus by questioning Him about paying Continue reading Should We Take Government Money for Private Education?
Far too often, those in government give into the temptation to take responsibility and authority for things outside of their appropriate purview. In the past year, politicians have regulated businesses in ways that clearly violate Continue reading Does Government Have Authority over the Church or Family?
Newsflash – September 13, 2021 From: Nathan Pierce – Family Protection Ministries Tomorrow, September 14, between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., we have the opportunity to go to the polls, exercise our God-given responsibilities and Continue reading Don’t Forget to Vote Tomorrow!
August 8th, 2008, was a significant moment in the history of homeschool freedom. Celebrating its anniversary reminds us that God’s hand is mighty and He is actively working to protect us. The court reversing its Continue reading 13th Anniversary of Greatest Homeschool Victory in California History. A message from HSLDA
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