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Meeting Public Comments

Subcommittee meeting and times are as follows:
HF 283
A bill for an act relating to private instruction, including modifying provisions related to independent private instruction and the reports and evidence of immunizations required under competent private instruction.(See HF 464, HF 2280.)
Subcommittee members: Gustoff-CH, Cahill, Osmundson
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Location: House Lounge
Names and comments are public records. Remaining information is considered a confidential record.
Comments Submitted:

02-20-2023
Sandy Wilson [Citizen Engagement]
Citizen Engagement declares IN FAVOR of HF 283.
02-20-2023
Jenn L []
I support this bill.I was homeschooled starting in 1992 and I plan to homeschool my children, as well. One of the main reasons we chose to homeschool in 1992 was my vaccine injury. We have evaluated individual vaccines for my children for genetic medical reasons, and that decision belongs between parents and doctors, not the education system. Our decision to vaccinate or not is not dependent on the education system nor does the information belong in their system. The Department of education can better use their resources on the public school students.
02-20-2023
Kory Fischer []
I'm in favor of this bill, please support this bill.
02-20-2023
Kevin Hendress []
Fully support making these adjustments.
02-20-2023
Courtney Collier []
I am in support of this bill HF283.
02-21-2023
Miranda B []
As a homeschooling family, I urge you to support this bill. If people want them, they are readily available.
02-21-2023
Jessica Swartzendruber []
IN FAVOR of this bill. Its OUR decision to make, not anyone elses.
02-21-2023
Anna Wolvers [Citizen Engagement]
I support this bill as a vaccine injured person and as a CPI private instructor for homeschool children. Medical decisions should be left between families and medical providers. Their vax status doesn't impact me as an instructor. And if it's being done in a small,private setting, what does it matter?? Mandates don't work as we've clearly seen the last 3 years. Please vote yes in favor of this. Thank you.
02-21-2023
Krista Van Wyngarden []
I support HF 283. Furthermore I believe we have to get back to Gods law/Common Law as a society. This bill should include ALL schools, not just private homeschooling. Vaccines are a private, body autonomy decision, part of our unalienable rights.