Homeschooling Freedom Act of 2014
Rationale
Removes unnecessary government interference, empowering parents to tailor education to children’s needs while ensuring freedom and flexibility in learning.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homeschooling Regulation |
Homeschooling allowed with curriculum standards, testing, and inspections
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Unrestricted right to homeschool with no state oversight
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Homeschooling RegulationProposer
Party
Liberal Union
The centre right Liberal Union champions free minds and bold markets where national pride meets personal liberty and enterprise flourishes, a party that fights for the preservation of civil and economic liberties and the nation we call home.
Core pillars
Karin Lehmann
Activist · Age 63
Karin Lehmann traded a distinguished military career for politics, bringing disciplined idealism and a commanding presence to the party’s platform while advocating pragmatic solutions.
Timeline
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Draft14 December 2014
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Vote Open14 December 2014
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Vote Closed12 February 2015
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Became Law12 February 2015
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 45 / 69 seats (65.2%)
Against: 2 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 22
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 12 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 19 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 3 | Yes | No reason given |
| United Reinland | 2 | No | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 443 / 650 seats (68.2%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 207
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 116 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 99 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 167 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 61 | Yes | No reason given |
| United Reinland | 0 | No | No reason given |