Homeschool Day at the Capitol in Georgia began in 1997, when the Georgia homeschooling community responded to a huge legislative threat in the form of HB586. GHEA and TeenPact, under the direction of Tim Echols, teamed up to organize the first Homeschool Day at the Capitol. In only 10 days, the event was planned and included classes, homeschool student musical and other performances, support groups displaying posters and photos of their activities, and children playing chess.

Over 4,000 people attended for the largest single day event in Georgia Capitol history. Homeschool Day at the Capitol became an annual event held during the legislative session that runs January through March.

Homeschoolers across the state of Georgia gather to meet and thank our legislators for the work that they do for our communities throughout the year.  This has given legislators and their staff the opportunity to see “real” homeschoolers in action, rather than making assumptions based on media-hyped stereotypes. Through the years, this annual event has led to countless coalitions being built with members of our government that share our vision and has softened many who had been previously opposed to our style of education.

Homeschool Day at the Capitol has developed into a full day of learning and activities, while still achieving our goals of exposure to and gratitude for our public servants. We conduct Capitol tours throughout the day and hold classes on topics such as the legislative process (how a bill becomes a law) and the judicial system, all in a fun environment!

2024

Will Estrada, senior counsel for HSLDA, was our keynote speaker. We were excited to get a group photo with Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp. TeenPact gave an entertaining class on the Legislative process, while teenagers toured the Georgia Supreme Court.

Thanks to all of the families that attended!! We had homeschool families converge on the Capitol from all across the state. Registered attendees came from 75% of the Georgia Senate districts and 50% of the Georgia House districts!

2025 Update

We had another awesome Capitol Day on March 5, 2025. HSLDA generously sponsored the event, and we heard from Joel Grewe, executive director of HSLDA Action. Joe Stone spoke on the judicial process and TeenPact gave an entertaining class on the Legislative process. A sharp-looking group of teenagers toured the Nathan Deal Judicial Center.

Our legislative focus this year is on passing SB63, which would give homeschoolers access to take PSAT and AP exams at their local schools. SB63 passed the Senate unanimously and lead bill sponsor Senator Clint Dixon spoke to us. Now SB63 needs to pass the House, and we were excited to hear from Representatives Scott Hilton, Carmen Rice, Noelle Kahaian, and Charlice Byrd.

Thanks to all of the families that attended!! We had homeschool families converge on the Capitol from all across the state. Registered attendees came from 73% of the Georgia Senate districts and 43% of the Georgia House districts!

2026

Make plans now to join us for the 2026 Homeschool Day at the Capitol (date TBD). Registration will open in early 2026. Check back here for details.