Mid-Session Legislative Update: What Indiana Homeschoolers Need to Know | Episode 50 episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 45 MIN

Mid-Session Legislative Update: What Indiana Homeschoolers Need to Know | Episode 50

from Homeschool Indiana · host Indiana Association of Home Educators

In this episode of the Homeschool Indiana podcast, Tara Bentley and Kylene Varner provide a mid-session legislative update, focusing on key bills that impact homeschooling and parental rights. They discuss various bills, including those related to grandparent visitation and domestic violence, and highlight the implications of a proposed consumption tax. The conversation also covers positive developments, such as the Classic Learning Test being recognized as an alternative to traditional standardized tests. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to stay informed and engaged in legislative matters affecting education.   KEYWORDS homeschooling, legislation, legislative update, Indiana, education policy, parental rights, consumption tax, CLT, federal legislation, homeschool legislation, IAHE   TAKEAWAYS IAHE Action tracks thousands of legislative documents and bills. Certain bills, like SB 52, could negatively impact parental rights. Consumption tax could disproportionately affect low-income families and homeschoolers. House Bill 1318 raised significant concerns about child welfare and parental rights. Senate Bill 88 aims to make the Classic Learning Test an accepted alternative to SAT/ACT. Federal legislation is emerging that could impact homeschooling rights. Advocacy and community involvement are crucial for protecting homeschooling freedoms. Record a Question or a Comment for the Podcast >>> https://iahe.net/homeschool-indiana-podcast/  Support the work of the IAHE by becoming a member today >>> https://iahe.net/join/  Join the conversation! >>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/IAHEchat/  Stay informed about legislation that could affect homeschool families and see how IAHE Action is protecting those families>>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/931827063569402 Stay up-to-date about current Indiana legislative sessions and bills - and contact your rep>>> https://iga.in.gov/

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 9, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Mid-Session Legislative Update: What Indiana Homeschoolers Need to Know | Episode 50

0:00 45:28

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Homeschool Indiana?

This episode is 45 minutes long.

When was this Homeschool Indiana episode published?

This episode was published on February 9, 2026.

Can I download this Homeschool Indiana episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!