Thousands of homeschooled children, their parents visit Okla. lawmakers at state Capitol

Source: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

February 7, 2012


More than 2,000 homeschooled children and their parents are visiting the Oklahoma State Capitol.

Throngs of people packed the rotundas on the second and fourth floors of the Capitol building to listen to speakers tout the important role that parents play in educating their children.

Gov. Mary Fallin addressed the group and says she supports a wide range of education options for Oklahoma children, including public schools, charter schools, online learning and homeschooling. The Republican governor also signed a proclamation declaring this week "Oklahoma Homeschool Week."

Gov. Mary Fallin addressed the group and says she supports a wide range of education options for Oklahoma children, including public schools, charter schools, online learning and homeschooling.
Several parents in the group were opposing bills introduced in the House and Senate this year that they say would attempt to regulate parents who homeschool their children.