Nebraska Homeschooling
Associations
Nebraska Christian Home
Educators Association
NCHEA leadership is comprised of Christian home school families,
all volunteers, who support the NCHEA's Statement of Faith and
Statement of Position and believe in home schooling.
Western
Nebraska Home Educators Network
Every member is encouraged to express opinions, contribute ideas,
express frustrations and voice feedback. These expressions provide
for the on-going improvement of the network as a whole.
Events
See also: Past
Events in Nebraska
Field Trips
Nebraska Field Trips
Educational places to visit in Nebraska.
Legal
Information
Nebraska Education Code For
Homeschooling
AN A TO Z RESOURCE
Not intended as legal advice. For your information only.
 Affidavit
to Delay Entry into an Exempt School
State law requires compulsory school attendance if the student
is 6 years of age before January 1 of the school year for which
Rule 13 or Rule 12 forms are filed. Parents can delay the start
of homeschooling until age seven (7) by filing an affidavit with
the local school district.
Exempt
(Home) Schools
In Nebraska, "home schools" are referred to as exempt
schools. By State Statute, they are referred to as non-approved
or non-accredited schools. On this site you will find information
pertaining to the law affecting exempt schools, the rules and
regulations, frequently asked questions, exempt school resources,
and the forms used to file for an exemption.
Exempt
School Forms For this School Year
Before viewing or printing the forms to file for an exemption
for the school year, please review the Important Filing Information
on this page.
Legal
Questions About Homeschooling in Nebraska
NCHEA's answers to frequently asked questions regarding the legal
aspects of homeschooling in Nebraska.
Rules
& Regulations
Rule
12 and Rule
13 are the rules governing the procedures and standards
for parents filing for an exemption. Rule 12 and Rule 13 are
the same with the exception of the reason for the exemption and
that Rule 12 exempt schools will need to comply with immunization
laws.
Rule
12
This Chapter provides rules and regulations governing the procedures
for exemption of schools from state approval and accreditation
requirements when such schools elect, pursuant to Section 79-1601
R.R.S., not to meet those requirements because they interfere
with the decisions of the parents or legal guardians in directing
their child's education. Forms on pages 7 and 8 of linked pdf
file.
Rule
13
This Chapter provides rules and regulations governing the procedures
for exemption of schools from state approval and accreditation
requirements when such schools elect, pursuant to Section 79-1701(R.R.S.),
not to meet those requirements because they would violate the
sincerely held religious beliefs of the parents or legal guardians.
Legislation
Watch
Nebraska UniCAM
Take a virtual tour of the state capitol or watch a live streaming
video of the legislature in session. RealVideo required and available
for free download.
News
Florence
Branch of Omaha Public Library - $1,200 "Homeschool
Collection at the Omaha Public Library" includes the
purchase of sixteen discovery packs in the areas of history,
geography, literature, science and math; plus supplementary materials
for use of homeschool families and all library patrons. Youth
Grants for Excellence 2005 Grant Awards (posted: 12/16/2005)
Online
Homeschool
Nation-Nebraska
Blog by a fellow homeschooler. Comments welcomed.
Nebraska
homeschool
A list for Nebraska homeschoolers, discussing homeschooling, field
trips, help finding support groups.
Western
Nebraska Home Educators Network
This forum was established for the sole purpose and focus of
networking area support groups and curriculum distributors who
live in or cater to Western Nebraska and Eastern Wyoming. It's
also an opportunity to promote the interest of home education
throughout the area and discuss upcoming events.
Resources
Homeschool High School
We are several hundred members strong and our group focuses on
networking and resources for high school aged students for the
entire Eastern Nebraska/Western Iowa areas.
Independent Study High
School
Accredited classes through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Diploma issued upon completion of their 4-year curriculum-based
program.
Nebraska's
Kid Connection
Children's health insurance for low income families.
Support
Groups
LINCOLN
Heartland
Home Schoolers
A Christian home schooling support group for Lincoln, Nebraska,
and surrounding areas.
Many Paths Available Through Home Education
M-PATH-E inclusive homeschool group forming in Lincoln. Just as we believe every child is unique, we believe every family is unique. M-PATH-E celebrates families across the diverse spectrum of homeschooling styles and philosophies, and have no official political, philosophical, or religious orientation.
OMAHA
Bellevue Offutt Homeschool Happenings
This Homeschool Group is open to all families that live in the Bellevue, Nebraska area and/or Offutt AFB. We are a group of families dedicated to educating our children at home. Through this group, you can find out what's going on around the Omaha Metro Area, as well as join us for field trips.
Catholic
Homeschool Association of Omaha
A place for members of the Catholic Homeschool Association of
Omaha to share news and information.
Home Educators Network
A Christian-directed homeschool group resource serving the Omaha
area of Nebraska and Western Iowa with a monthly newsletter,
new homeschooler orientation meetings, and an annual conference.
Nebraska
Secular Home Educators
NESHE is a parent-run homeschool cooperative. We are located
in Eastern Nebraska around the Omaha Metro area. We have no specific
religious affiliation whatsoever.
Other Areas
Sioux Falls Homeschool Group
Home Schoolers of the Sioux Falls Area, Sioux Empire, come chat with us about everything related to homeschooling.
Valley Home School Association
A Christian organization serving the homeschool communities of Western Nebraska and Eastern Wyoming. VHSA is headquartered in Scottsbluff, NE
Western Nebraska Home Educators Network
WNHEN is a family oriented, open minded, member driven, grace based Christian network doing His will, for His glory, in His strength.
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Group Lists
Nebraska
Support Groups
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