Homeschool parent battles Fayette Schools’ central office officials for child’s lawful rights

Fayette County homeschool parents, know your rights under the Dexter-Mosely Act.

Georgia’s Dexter-Mosely Act, passed in 2021, grants homeschool students the legal right to participate in extra-curricular activities in public schools for the district in which they are zoned. Our daughter, who is entering ninth grade, has been homeschooling since fifth grade.

Last year, after several emails to the middle school principle and counselor, and after a long wait in the front office, we were finally able to enroll our daughter in the required Georgia Virtual Schools (GAVS) class so she could run cross country and track for our local high and middle schools.

She thrived in her homeschool program, finished top in the county for her track races, and was named the Top 8th Grade Runner for her cross-country team.