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The Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit[1] organization established to "defend and advance the constitutional rights of parents to direct the education of their children and protect family freedom."[2] They are designed to aid homeschooling families with legal actions. HSLDA now represents over 80,000 member families in the United States.[2][1] The organization employs over 50 staff members in both full-time and part-time positions and is located in Purcellville, Virginia.[3]
History
HSLDA was started in 1983 by Michael Farris and Michael Smith to provide legal protection for homeschooling families. The organization has grown in the past few years and even gone into Canada. They have also helped out homeschoolers in South Africa.
Achievements
Legal cases
Other programs
Patrick Henry College
For a more detailed treatment, see Patrick Henry College.
In 1998, Michael Farris along with the support of HSLDA founded Patrick Henry College. It officially opened September 20, 2000. This college was founded specifically for Christian students who were home-schooled. In April 2007, it was fully accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.[4]