A: An Affidavit is signed and notarized. An Unsworn Declaration includes a specific statement and is signed. Both should be drafted with factual information that is true.
What to include in your affidavit. Title. This is either your name (“Affidavit of Jane Doe”) or the specific case information. Statement of identity. The next paragraph tells the court about yourself. Statement of truth. Statement of facts. Closing statement of truth. Sign and notarize.
The execution of an affidavit requires proper notarization. Typically, notaries public witness the signing of the affidavit, ensuring the authenticity of the signatory's identity. They may also require identification for verification, such as a driver's license or passport.
The Pennsylvania homeschooling law states: "An annual written evaluation of the student's educational progress as determined by a licensed clinical or school psychologist or a teacher certified by the Commonwealth or by a nonpublic school teacher or administrator...
The affidavit The affidavit must contain the supervisor's name, the name and age of each participating child, and the address and phone number of the home education program site. The affidavit must also state that the required subjects will be taught and must contain an outline of proposed educational objectives.
Yes, in Pennsylvania, a homeschool affidavit is required. This letter of intent for homeschooling must be filed annually to your Pennsylvania school board. If your child is switching from public to homeschooling in Pennsylvania, be sure to first officially withdraw your child so there are no truancy issues.
The sample affidavits shown below may be used by the supervisor of the home education program for children at the elementary school level (kindergarten through sixth grade) or at the secondary school level (seventh through twelfth grade). These affidavits must be notarized.
How to homeschool in Pennsylvania: 1. Submit an affidavit and objectives at the beginning of the year. 2. Track 180 days or 900 hours of homeschool. 3. Collect samples of your child's work for each required subject throughout the year for their portfolio including any required standardized testing. 4.
How to Start Homeschooling in Pennsylvania Step 1: Formally withdraw your child from public school. Step 2: Submit your Home Educator Affidavit and Education Objectives to your school district. Step 3: Start logging homeschooling hours. Step 4: Keep track of everything. Step 5: Organize your child's portfolio.