Episode 5- Homeschool Advocacy in Iowa- Interview with Jeremy Vos

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Jeremy Vos discussing homeschool advocacy and legislation in Iowa.

In this episode of Homeschool for the Win , Jose Lopez and Jeanette McBee speak with Jeremy Voss , lobbyist and Director of Advocacy for Homeschool Iowa , to talk about what is happening behind the scenes at the Iowa State Capitol and how legislation impacts homeschool families. Jeremy explains what a homeschool lobbyist does, why legislators rely on subject matter experts, and what homeschool parents should be paying attention to during the current legislative session. The conversation explores topics such as Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) , Independent Private Instruction (IPI) rules, the proposed homeschool sports bill, and the broader climate around homeschooling across the country. Jeremy also shares practical steps homeschool families can take to protect their freedoms, including building relationships with their state legislators and staying informed about education policy. If you’ve ever wondered how homeschool advocacy works or how families can get involved, this episode offers an inside look at how homeschooling freedom is protected at the state level. Timestamps 00:44 Introduction and why homeschool advocacy matters 02:53 Supporting homeschool moms as dads 10:13…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jose Lopez, Jeanette McBee

Guest: Jeremy Vos

Topics covered

• homeschool advocacy
• Iowa legislation
• Education Savings Accounts
• Independent Private Instruction
• homeschool sports bill
• homeschooling freedoms

Keywords

• homeschool advocacy
• Iowa legislation
• Education Savings Accounts
• Independent Private Instruction
• homeschool sports bill
• homeschool freedoms
• lobbyist

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Homeschool Iowa

Places: Iowa

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