DON’T MESS WITH THE HOMESCHOOLERS!
According to an HSLDA e-lert, South Dakota Senate Bill 11 (blogged here) went down in flames today:
No one testified in favor of the bill except the two sponsors, Senator Kooistra and Representative Roberts.
…Several other homeschoolers testified against the bill. The room was crammed with parents who opposed the bill. They overflowed the hearing room and spilled out into the adjoining hall.
Senator Kooistra could see there was little support for his bill. In his rebuttal, he said, “I have an idea where this bill is going.” He then suggested that the Department of Education “step up to the plate.”
…When the Chairman called for a vote, every Senator voted against SB 11
except Senator Kooistra.
I’ve said it before– politicians mess with us at their own peril.
4 Responses to “DON’T MESS WITH THE HOMESCHOOLERS!”
 Comment by Jason January 21st, 2005 at 7:22 am |
Nice. I look forward to seeing that scene replayed in urban areas and out here on the East Coast: dare we hope?? |
 Comment by Eric Holcombe January 21st, 2005 at 8:49 am |
You’d think they would strategically time this stuff so the NEA could come support during summer break, fall break, spring break, winter break… |
 Comment by Chris January 21st, 2005 at 6:33 pm |
Don’t give them any ideas Eric. |
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Comment by juggler January 21st, 2005 at 8:52 pm |
let’s hope the same thing happens in Oregon. There is a bad bill being pushed by the educrats. |