As the debate over educational standards intensifies across the United States, New Jersey is at the forefront with a proposed bill that seeks to redefine the role of homeschooling. This legislation, which is still under consideration, aims to enforce state learning standards by requiring homeschooling parents to incorporate subjects such as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), climate change, and gender identity into their curricula. Additionally, the bill mandates that families submit annual curriculum portfolios for evaluation by state-appointed educators or licensed psychologists.
Opponents argue that this measure represents an overreach of government authority into the private sphere of family education. Michele Latour, a homeschooling parent, asserted that her family would not comply with the new requirements, citing their commitment to teaching in accordance with the