"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my lobing eye on you." Psalm 32:8
"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my lobing eye on you." Psalm 32:8
Homeschool Resources
Home: Trinity Global Ministries info@trinityglobalministries.org
https://myschoolchoice.com/state-roadmaps/nevada-school-choice
https://www.southernnevadahomeschool.org/
https://riseresourcecenter.org/
Las Vegas Co-Op Connections form
https://www.skool.com/homeschooling/about
The History of Nevada Homeschooling
Grants
Local Faith-Based Foundations: In the Las Vegas area, religious nonprofits and clubs can apply for grants from faith-focused organizations like the We Raise Foundation or Lilly Endowment.
Nevada Grants: You can search platforms like GrantWatch which actively list local, Nevada-specific grants designated for faith-based programs, educational outreach, and youth services.
Clubs & Field Trips & Events Resources
Club America https://www.facebook.com/barrows.justin/
Gateways Academic Freedom-tell a friend in public school their rights
Battle Born Speech Club W/Victor Joecks
Silver State Speech Club W/Tanya Attebery
Christian Homeschool Speech & Debate (start your own speech/debate club)
Example: With the session nearing its June 2, 2025, end, your voice is critical. Here’s how you can act:
Track Bills: Visit www.leg.state.nv.us to follow AB 584 and other active bills.
Contact Legislators: Email or call your Nevada Senators and Assembly members to share how bills like AB 584 support homeschooling freedom. Personal stories make a difference!
Testify at Hearings: Attend legislative hearings in Carson City or via videoconference to advocate for homeschooling. Check the Nevada Legislature’s website for schedules.
Stay Connected: Join the Nevada Homeschool Network (nevadahomeschoolnetwork.com) and HSLDA (hslda.org) for action alerts and advocacy resources. Follow us on social media for real-time updates.
The U.S. House passed the Home School Graduation Recognition Act (H.R. 6392) on March 3, 2026, aimed at ensuring homeschool diplomas are recognized equally for federal student aid and preventing discrimination in college admissions. The bill formally defines homeschool graduates as high school graduates, addressing hurdles to higher education.
Key Details of the Passed Bill (H.R. 6392)
Purpose: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit the rejection of homeschool diplomas for federal aid eligibility.
Passed House: Passed the House of Representatives on March 3, 2026, sponsored by Rep. Mark Harris, with support from the House Education and Workforce Committee.
Impact: Ensures that a home school education, recognized under state law, is treated as a valid high school diploma for federal financial aid.
Support: Supported by organizations like the HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association), which notes that it eliminates ambiguity for graduates facing discrimination in college admissions and trade schools.
The bill currently proceeds to the Senate for consideration
AB 584: Promoting School Choice
Homeschooling Takeaway: This bill indirectly strengthens our freedom in education by normalizing different educational pathways. However, we should be careful to ensure any choice initiatives don’t introduce oversight that could encroach on homeschooling autonomy.
SB 252: Education Savings Accounts (ESAs)
Homeschooling Takeaway: The failure of SB 252 preserves homeschooling freedom from potential government overreach tied to funding. We’ll continue advocating for support without sacrificing autonomy.
AB 166: Employment of Minors (restricting working hours)
Homeschooling Takeaway: The bill’s failure preserves flexibility for homeschooled teens, but similar proposals could return, requiring ongoing advocacy.
Key Legislative Actions and Advocacy:
AB 19 (2021): Wahl opposed this bill, which sought to require that multicultural education and financial literacy be taught in homeschooled environments, labeling it a "fresh attack" on homeschooling independence.
AB 430 (2019): She argued this bill was an overreach threatening the constitutional rights of Nevada parents. Providing for a study concerning maternal, infant and early childhood home visitation services. (BDR S-1001)
SB 182 (2013): Wahl organized testimony against this bill, which proposed changing the age requirement to file for homeschooling from 7 to 5 years old.
Founding & Philosophy: As a co-founder of the Nevada Homeschool Network in 2002, she has focused on protecting Nevada homeschool regulations (NAC) and ensuring the Department of Education remains separated from homeschooling oversight.
SB 228 did have a work session in the Senate Education Committee on Friday. However, due to the “complexities” of the bill it was not going to pass, so at our request, Section 1, subsections 1 and 2b were amended into SB 463, another student data bill.
We wish to thank Senators Gustavson and Denis for finding a way to get a pupil’s constitutional right to privacy regarding their student records hopefully put into statute. These are the two sections from which a new amendment will be written,
Section 1. Chapter 392 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:
1. The legislature hereby declares that all personally identifiable information as well as the
education record of a pupil is protected as a right to privacy under the Constitution of Nevada and the Constitution of the United States. This act shall be called The Pupil Information Privacy Protection Act of 2015.
2. (b) Be deemed the property of the pupil who is the subject of that information if the pupil
is 18 years old or is under the age of 18 and is legally emancipated from the pupil’s parents, or the parent or guardian of the pupil if the pupil is under the age of 18.
SB 463 received a unanimous “Do Pass” and goes to the Senate floor for a vote. That may take a few days since the LCB is backlogged on adding amendments to bill