ENRICHri works to support all our members, which includes members in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Homeschooling laws and procedures are slightly different in each state. We encourage our members in other states to share their experiences with new homeschoolers in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Real-life experiences are very helpful as new homeschoolers learn about their rights and obligations.
ENRICHri is open to working with similar organizations in our neighboring states.
Have questions about what to file with your school district? Contact us at memberadvocate@enrichri.org.
Links for Rhode Island State Statutes:
16-19-1 Compulsory Attendance:
http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/title16/16-19/16-19-1.htm
16-19-2 Approval of Private Schools:
http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/title16/16-19/16-19-2.HTM
16-2-28 Eligibility for attendance – First grade:
http://webserver.rilin.state.
16-22-2 Civics Education:
http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE16/16-22/16-22-2.HTM
16-22-4 Health and Physical Education:
http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/title16/16-22/16-22-4.HTM
16-23-2 Loan of Textbooks:
http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/title16/16-23/16-23-2.HTM
Other pertinent laws:
16-23-3 Published Textbook List:
http://www.ride.ri.gov/InstructionAssessment/InstructionalInitiativesResources/TextbookSearch.aspx
CONNECTICUT
Statewide Resource:
CT Homeschool Network http://cthomeschoolnetwork.org/
MASSACHUSETTS
Statewide Resources:
AHEM (Advocates for Home Education in Massachusetts, Inc.) www.ahem.info
The Massachusetts Home Learners Association https://www.mhla.org/