The Frontline Family Protection Ministries

In this episode, Nathan talks about AB 1955, a new bill that protects teachers and school administrators who choose not to inform parents when a student identifies as transgender. Since this bill applies to all types of public schools, it has implications for the broader culture and how we look at gender and the family. This bill goes to the heart of our homeschool freedoms which find their foundations on the two pillars of religious freedom and parental rights.
Mark your calendar for August 24th for Homeschool Freedom Day SanDiego!!!
https://fpmca.org/hfd2024/

AB 1955 Bill Text
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB1955
FPM Bill Tracker
fpmca.org/billtracker
FPM Bill Summary and Action Item
fpmca.org/AB1955/

In this episode of The Frontline, Nathan discusses Ecclesiastes 12:13, President Trump's policies and their potential impact on the judiciary. He also details Governor Newsom's stance on democracy, climate change and moral authority. Finally, he explains the mission and focus of the California Department of Education and how it differs from that of individual homeschool families.

LA Times Article on Governor Newsom: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-29/newsom-to-travel-to-the-vatican-for-climate-summit
CDE Roles & Responsibilities: https://www.cde.ca.gov/eo/mn/rr/
FPM Website: https://fpmca.org

In this week's episode of The Frontline, Nathan talks about how a new bill by Senator Glazer places a new tax on tech companies to start a new government funded program for journalists. This bill will affect how journalism operates in California. The influence of journalism on the public perception of homeschooling is powerful, and we must remain aware of how homeschooling and parental rights are being represented to the general public.
Nathan also talks about the upcoming CHEA Convention on May 9-11. Check out FPM's event page for more details.

In this episode of The Frontline, Nathan talks about the concept of school choice and education savings accounts. He explains that school choice refers to government-funded programs that provide alternative education options outside of traditional public schools. The term 'education savings accounts' (ESAs) can have different meanings depending on the context, such as individuals putting their own money into a government-controlled account or the government providing funds for education.
Nathan highlights the confusion and controversy surrounding these terms and emphasizes the need to understand the specific context when discussing them. He also mentions two articles that provide further information on the topic. Overall, FPM urges parents to consider the range of educational options already available and to carefully evaluate the trade-offs between freedom and government funding in school choice discussions. Government money always comes with government control, and we must be wary of false funding promises that threaten homeschool freedoms.
Links
Should we take government money: https://fpmca.org/takegovt/
The reality of school choice: https://fpmca.org/govtfunds/
Homeschool Backgrounder on School Choice: https://homeschoolingbackgrounder.com/school-choice-expensive-ineffective-damaging-with-resource-restrictions-and-parent-dissatisfaction/
NHERI Article on School Choice: https://www.nheri.org/private-education-welfare-school-choice-and-tax-funded-esas-vouchers-and-refunds/

In this episode of The Frontline, Nathan provides a legislative update and discusses several bills. This week, we are focusing on two kindergarten bills (AB 2226 and SB 1056) that mandate kindergarten prior to entry into first grade in public schools. However, these bills do not apply to private homeschooling or private school enrollment thanks to FPM's amendment language. Nathan also mentions AB 2998, which allows students on public school campuses to carry drugs to reverse opioid overdose. He also talks about AB 1864, which clarifies pesticide use near schools and homes.
Finally, don't forget to visit the FPM's website (https://fpmca.org) for more articles and information on upcoming events, including a training session on engaging in local district office visits. The importance of homeschool families engaging with legislators at the local level cannot be overstated. You are the best defenders that homeschooling has available!
Webinar Registration: https://cheaofca.regfox.com/district-visits-101-from-advocacy-to-action

In this episode of The Frontline, Nathan discusses an opinion piece written in USA Today regarding homeschooling and the need to regulate it in order to prevent abuse. Nathan discusses some of the findings of researchers such as Dr. Ray and Dr. Shaquille regarding the likelihood of abuse in a homeschooling setting. Their findings directly contradict the dubious claims made in this opinion piece, and show the folly in focusing on homeschooling as "hotbed" of maltreatment of students instead of focusing on situations where abuse is much more common such as in the public school system. For more information on what Nathan discussed today, check out the links below:
USA Today article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2024/04/04/homeschooling-child-abuse-reporting-laws/73178861007/
NHERI: https://www.nheri.org/
HSLDA: https://hslda.org/
US Department of Ed: https://www.ed.gov/
FPM Advocacy Webinar Registration: https://cheaofca.regfox.com/district-visits-101-from-advocacy-to-action