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HB0149
Home School Ban for Convicted Parents
Last scannedOct 22, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This act stops people with certain criminal convictions involving minors from teaching their children at home and limits home schooling during child abuse or neglect investigations.
What it does
- Bans individuals convicted of specific crimes involving minors within the last seven years from running a home-based educational program.
- Requires local child protective agencies to advise parents under investigation for child neglect or abuse not to start a home-based education program until the investigation is complete.
- Establishes penalties for violating these rules, including fines and imprisonment.
Who it affects
- Parents or guardians who have been convicted of certain crimes involving minors within the last seven years.
- Individuals under investigation for child neglect or abuse.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass in the session it was introduced.
- It does not specify which crimes exactly are covered under the ban, only referring to offenses involving minors and abuse/neglect as defined by law.
- There is no clear information on how this act would be enforced or monitored.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Home-based educational program
- A learning plan provided to a child by their parent, legal guardian, or someone designated by them at home.
- Child abuse and neglect investigation
- An official examination of allegations that a child is being mistreated or not properly cared for.
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Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO