Episode 5- Homeschool Advocacy in Iowa- Interview with Jeremy Vos

In this episode of Homeschool for the Win, Jose Lopez and Jeanette McBee speak with Jeremy Voss, lobbyist and Director of Advocacy for Homeschool Iowa, to talk about what is happening behind the scenes at the Iowa State Capitol and how legislation impacts homeschool families.Jeremy explains what a homeschool lobbyist does, why legislators rely on subject matter experts, and what homeschool parents should be paying attention to during the current legislative session. The conversation explores topics such as Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), Independent Private Instruction (IPI) rules, the proposed homeschool sports bill, and the broader climate around homeschooling across the country.Jeremy also shares practical steps homeschool families can take to protect their freedoms, including building relationships with their state legislators and staying informed about education policy.If you’ve ever wondered how homeschool advocacy works or how families can get involved, this episode offers an inside look at how homeschooling freedom is protected at the state level.Timestamps00:44 Introduction and why homeschool advocacy matters02:53 Supporting homeschool moms as dads10:13 What a homeschool lobbyist does25:55 Current Iowa legislation affecting homeschoolers31:05 IPI restrictions explained32:41 Homeschool sports bill discussion37:25 National trends in homeschool legislation44:15 How homeschool families can protect their freedoms49:22 Practical steps to connect with legislatorsResourcesHomeschool IowaStay informed on Iowa homeschool legislation and advocacy updates and learn more about Homeschool Iowa membership.You can also connect with Jeremy Voss through Homeschool Iowa.https://homeschooliowa.orgConnect With Homeschool for the WinFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/share/18GoTqaS3F/[email protected] you enjoyed this episode, share it with another homeschool family and subscribe to Homeschool for the WIN so you don’t miss future conversations about homeschooling, education policy, and preparing students for what comes next.