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Homeschooling Diploma Not Accepted - Background Screener Almost Sued

July 01, 2012 posted by Steve Brownstein

Many employers conduct background investigations on prospective employees.

Usually these are transparent to the prospective employee who simply fills out an employment application with references.

However, in the case of a homeschooled student who didn't have a traditional high school diploma, this investigation became a hassle especially because the investigators didn't understand the homeschool law.

When Anna Blaski (name changed to protect privacy) submitted her job application she was told that there would be a background check.

The investigators refused to accept Anna's high school diploma as evidence of high school completion because her diploma was signed "only" by her parents.

Anna's parents contacted HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association) for help when they were unable to convince the investigators that Anna's diploma was legitimate evidence of high school completion.

HSLDA Staff Attorney Michael Donnelly sent a letter to the employer explaining the family's fundamental right to homeschool and their legal authority under Ohio law to issue a valid diploma.

The results were immediate.

Mrs. Blaski sent HSLDA an email saying that "less than 24 hours after you sent the letters" [Anna] received the phone call with the official job offer to work for them.

She has accepted the job and wanted us to send you all her thanks.

HSLDA's mission is to advocate for homeschoolers.

This includes helping our members and their children to educate colleges, employers, and background investigators on the rights of homeschool families and the legitimacy of homeschooling.