Pacific Justice Institute has
just received word that the court ruling which declared most
forms of homeschooling unlawful in
California has been vacated. This means the Rachel
L. decision, which has sparked a nationwide uproar, will
not go into effect as it is currently written. The Second
District Court of Appeal has instead decided to re-hear the
case, with a new round of briefings due in late April. It
would likely take the court several additional months to
schedule oral argument and issue another decision.
Today’s announcement by the
court that it will re-hear the case reinforces PJI’s position
that homeschooling families should continue their current
programs without fear of governmental interference. PJI will
be actively involved in the upcoming briefs and will continue
to post updates and special bulletins on this vital issue.
Brad Dacus, president of Pacific
Justice Institute, commented, “We are pleased that the Court
of Appeal has decided to re-hear the Rachel L. case,
and we are hopeful that the fundamental rights of these
parents, our clients Sunland Christian School, and the tens of
thousands of homeschooling families in
California will be honored. Homeschooling parents
should be treated as heroes—not hunted down or harassed by
their own government.”
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The Pacific Justice Institute is a non-profit 501(c)(3) legal
defense organization specializing in the defense of religious
freedom, parental rights, and other
civil liberties.
P.O. Box 276600
Sacramento, CA 95827
