Two Newly Introduced New Jersey Bills Place Sweeping, Invasive Oversight on Homeschooling Families
Two newly introduced bills in New Jersey—A5825 and A5796—place sweeping, invasive oversight on homeschooling families. These bills assume guilt, violate parental autonomy, and rewrite the public perception of independent education.
WHY: We Believe in Education Independence
We believe that children belong to their parents, not the state. Education is a sacred, parent-led pursuit that should be free from government interference. Independent education is essential for cultivating truth, virtue, and a flourishing society.
Why that’s compromised:
Bills A5825 and A5796 treat homeschooling families with suspicion, requiring state oversight, forced registration, and mandatory in-person “general health and wellness checks.” These policies invert the presumption of innocence and undermine the foundational trust and autonomy of families.
WHAT: Two Dangerous Bills Introduced in NJ
A5825 – Introduced by Assemblyman Sterley Stanley
- Requires families who homeschool to register with the state.
- Establishes oversight procedures, potentially subjecting families to increased regulation.
- Opens the door to bureaucratic overreach and erosion of education independence.
A5796 – Introduced by Assemblymen Cody Miller & Sterley Stanley
- Requires annual, in-person meetings between each homeschooled child, their parent(s), and a district representative.
- Mandates state evaluation of homeschool families regardless of performance or prior compliance.
- Reinforces a “guilty until proven innocent” model for family-led education.
Status: Both bills were filed on June 16, 2025, and are currently in the Assembly Education Committee.
HOW: Take Action
If you are a constituent of Assemblyman Cody Miller or Assemblyman Sterley Stanley:
- Call or email your Assemblyman and urge them to retract these harmful bills.
- 👥 Share this information and help get the word out! Facebook, Instagram, X.
- Visit the HSLDA’s Legislation Tracking page
Sample Script (Call or Email)
Subject: Oppose A5825 and A5796—Protect Parental Rights
Dear Assemblyman [Miller/Stanley],
I am a New Jersey resident and strongly oppose Assembly Bills A5825 and A5796. These proposals unjustly target homeschooling families by presuming parental guilt, mandating unnecessary state oversight, and violating parents’ fundamental right to direct their children’s education.
These policies not only contradict New Jersey’s commitment to family liberty—they erode the trust between citizens and the state. I urge you to retract these bills and affirm the right of families to pursue independent education free from government intrusion.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Municipality]
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