When Do You Need A Withdrawal Letter?
Quite simply, if you’ve never put your child in a public or private school, you do not need to let the ISD know that you will be homeschooling. However, if you have enrolled your child, you will need to submit a letter of intent to homeschool in order to properly withdraw your child.
The following is a sample letter to send to your school district to withdraw your child from school. Sending this letter completes the withdrawal process. It is not necessary to go to the school or call the principal to let them know what you are planning to do. Provide the appropriate information in areas in [brackets]. You’re not required to give the school any information regarding the details of your curriculum.
Example Letter
[Your Address]
[Your City, State Zip]
[Your email address]
[Your phone number]
[Date]
Principal [Full Name]
[School Name]
[Address]
[City, State Zip]
Dear Mr(s). [Principal’s Last Name]:
I am writing to notify you that I am withdrawing my child, [Child’s Name], from enrollment in the [School District Name] ISD, effective this [date] to enroll them in our private school pursuant to Texas Education Code Annotated section 25.086(a)(1). Our start date will be [date].
We are following the law by conducting our homeschool in a bona fide manner, using a written curriculum that includes reading, spelling, grammar, math, and good citizenship.
Our school meets the standards established by the Texas Supreme Court in Texas Educational Agency v. Leeper, 893 S.W.2d 432 (1994).
If you have further questions, please submit them to me in writing at the above address.
Sincerely,
(don’t forget to sign)
[Your Name Typed]
