APHEA recommends membership in the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), which is dedicated to advocate the right of all to home school and to protect the interests of every member family.  HSLDA’s attorneys are among the country’s most experienced practitioners in the area of home school law.  Most of the legal threats to member families are successfully resolved through early intervention.  For those families who end up in court, HSLDA provides full representation at no cost to the family.

HSLDA membership is $125 per year.  If you are an APHEA member, the rate is ONLY $110 per year.  You should indicate your APHEA membership on the HSLDA application. They also offer a lifetime membership for $1,200. Please see their Membership Page for more details.

For an application contact HSLDA at:

• Mail: P.O. Box 3000, Purcellville, VA 20134
• Phone:  (540)338-5600
• Web: www.hslda.org

HSLDA has a fantastic amount of information on their web site.  Check out the following links to pages of particular interest to APHEA members:

• HSLDA Homeschooling in Alaska: Here you can find Alaska-specific news stories, home school laws, legislation watches, links to state home school organizations, and active cases.
• HSLDA Frequently Asked Questions: Here you can find out more about HSLDA and their mission, activities, and positions.