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[Numero]

I'd like to find information on various states like:
- Least restrictive homeschooling regulations
- Which states don't require automobile insurance
- Which states don't require small businesses to collect sales taxes
- Which states don't require small businesses to file income taxes
- Which states don't require a social security number to get a driver's license

What would really be nice would be a state that fit under all of the above . . .

[BBQ P]

  Least restrictive homeschooling regulations

I think Texas is one of the most free concerning homeschooling. There are lots of homeschoolers in Texas, and lots more that would like to homschool, but are reluctent to.

HTH!
Patrick

[farmgirls]

Do you have to do any tests in Texas?  I had cousins who lived in TX who had to take certain tests every once in a while.  MI has been titled one of the least restrictive states as you can homeschool without registering with any schools, no tests, etc.  They did try to pass a law requiring that we register with a local school but it never went through.  It's awesome! 
~Bethany~

[BBQ P]

I never have had to take state tests, only the ones that are in my curriculum. (That's hard enough! We do Bob Jones.) Yeah, MI is pretty good, or so I've heard.

- Which states don't require automobile insurance

If I am not wrong, this is in all of the states.

[farmgirls]

Yeah, I know what you mean.  Even quizzes are sometimes bad enough.   We use Switched on Schoolhouse.  It's all on the computer.

[Mrs. B]

I used to live in Alaska, and the homeschooling is just a matter of not showing up at public school.  They were also pretty relaxed on alot of the other issues, but you would probably need to check into the local regulations... some of the more rural ones are pretty much a live and let live kind of place.
Also no state income tax or sales tax (at least there didn't used to be).
It would appear you need a ssn for an official AK drivers license, but they also offer a rural license status for those to whom it would apply.

[refreshed]

Arizona is a very homeschooling-friendly state.  There are no restrictions or tests.  All is required is to register with the superintendent's office once (not once a year).  Also, there is a lower separate sales tax on food (2%), so that helps with the food budget.  The insurance is required, but the limits of liability are lower than some other states I've seen.  It is a very limited government state.  For more information on the homeschooling requirements for all the states, you can go to www.hslda.org and click on homeschooling laws.  This will give you information on any state's requirements for homeschooling.  Hope that helps and if you find the perfect state, let me know!!!

[maceoghain]

I'd like to find information on various states like:
- Least restrictive homeschooling regulations
- Which states don't require automobile insurance
- Which states don't require small businesses to collect sales taxes
- Which states don't require small businesses to file income taxes
- Which states don't require a social security number to get a driver's license

What would really be nice would be a state that fit under all of the above . . .

Oh yeah...isn't that the state of Perfection? 

I am enjoying this thread...please keep the information coming!

Ta, kate

[HappyWifey]

Alaska also has great zoning laws! My Dh can't believe the difference between here and Ca... On my parents property, which is just outside of city limits and in a  neighborhood, we can do anything so long as we don't build a correctional facility.

[maceoghain]

Alaska also has great zoning laws! My Dh can't believe the difference between here and Ca... On my parents property, which is just outside of city limits and in a  neighborhood, we can do anything so long as we don't build a correctional facility.

WOW. CA to AK? That's quite a move! If I may ask (and perhaps you've previously answered this...), what prompted a move to Alaska in particular? I could see many "pros" to Alaska, but I'd love to hear yours.

Ta!
kate

EDIT: Okay...I'm a dork. I just read several posts on your blogs and learned that you are originally from Alaska...    So, anywho...would you please still list why you like it there? Thanks!

[HappyWifey]

Hmmm what do I love about Alaska? Everything but the long winters and the huge skeeters... I do love winter but about March I start wishing the snow was melting much much faster. Usually, although this was an off year, the snow is nearly completely melted, except for low spots, by mid April. (here in the interior) In the summer it can get up to 100 although the high temp usually averages out to be about 80. First snow is mid to late September and here you pray for lots of snow because that means you will be warmer and have less of a chance for your pipes freezing.

Food is a bit higher in cost, and even though we have refineries here, we pay about 20 cents more a gallon then the lower 48. But the jobs also pay more. Where I live there is a lot of government and military people so we have seen hardly any effects from the depression.

Most people are a lot less liberal minded here then anywhere else, and I have so far lived in FL, WA and CA. A lot of people care about what happens, and don't care too much for big government, although we have our fair share of liberals and don't cares. For instance when a law was made that you had to have your lights on while driving, most people refused to obey the law, and so it was removed. (or as far as I have heard it was)

As Denim&Lace stated, there is nothing required for homeschooling, you don't even have to state that you are homeschooling. You are actually encouraged to homeschool your children, especially if you live way out. There are many many places here in AK that are "way out" and quite a few that you have to have a plane or snowmachine/atv to get to. There was one up on Ebay recently for $8,000 for 5 acres, that you had to have a plane to get there, or be willing to pay $200 every time you want to go to a larger town such as Fairbanks or Anchorage.

Alaska is beautiful! I live in what I consider the armpit of AK, because compared to other areas it isn't very pretty, but yet it is very pretty here compared to Florida! The hunting is pretty lenient, as there are still many people who have to live off of what they hunt or fish. You can go to Chitna, and a resident can catch 30 salmon a day, with a net,and I forget what the total limit is...

Many areas in Ak have no property taxes, it is only in boroughs (like counties) that they have taxes. Such as the tiny town of Manly Hot Springs. 45 residents, no property taxes, only a couple hours drive from a "large" town...

Did I mention the dividends? Each resident receives between $900 to $2,500 from royalties of the natural resources here in AK. Many people with large families are able to do very well here because children receive the same amount as adults. And this winter Sarah Palin gave an additional $1,200 I think it was to help with the fuel bills since things were so high for so long.

Hmmm can you tell I love Alaska? You'll either love or hate Alaska, and most people love it.

[maceoghain]

Excellent information! Thank you.

One more question...

Gun laws are fairly relaxed, correct? What about having a concealed weapon? Permit needed?

[HappyWifey]

They are fairly relaxed here, a permit is still needed, although to my knowledge many people never do get permits. Something recently was just passed about guns being made here in AK, I guess federal laws don't apply to a gun that was made here in Ak? Something like that. Maybe someone else has seen more about it...

[aireachail]

I don't live in Alaska, but I found this info online:

Alaskans age 21 and older may carry a concealed weapon without a permit. They only need to get a permit if they are hoping to have it acknowledged when traveling to another state.

http://www.dps.state.ak.us/statewide/PermitsLicensing/concealedhandguns.aspx

Alaska is a very "free" state.

[BBQ P]

This is very interesting to me, keep the great info comin!

[HappyWifey]

Thanks airechail, I have always let my dad and bro, and now my hubby worry about the guns, (except for knowing how to shoot them.. )

http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2005/10/17/93118.shtml Here is a link to what I was mentioning earlier.

[maceoghain]

What are the hunting restrictions in Alaska? If you own acreage and there is wildlife residing there, are you permitted to hunt them?

What about hunting in general? Is it difficult to get a tag? Necessary even?

[maceoghain]

Alaska allows conceal carry without a liscense or permit as well. 

Whoops! I see you already answered that question! Thanks, denim&lace (and aireachail). 

[healthyinOhio]

Okay, this is off topic, but what does Moose taste like? 
Is it close to buffalo?

[HappyWifey]

You can get a good moose and you can get a bad moose.... Moose hunting season is at the strangest time... When the males are getting ready to breed, so they have their hormones raging. I have heard of ways that you can make the meat taste good when you get one of those moose, but we haven't even gone hunting so we haven't had to try yet.

The DoF&G or someone, I can't recall exactly who it is, has a list of churches and organizations that they call whenever there is a road kill. We have been provided with more moose than we can eat this way, and they are more often cow's and their babies, so they are great tasting. A lot like beef, you can taste the difference, but it isn't in a bad way. I love moose, and I am NOT a fan of gamey meats.

[Dawn]

I'd like to find information on various states like:
- Least restrictive homeschooling regulations
- Which states don't require automobile insurance
- Which states don't require small businesses to collect sales taxes
- Which states don't require small businesses to file income taxes
- Which states don't require a social security number to get a driver's license

What would really be nice would be a state that fit under all of the above . . .

Ahemmmm....... drumroll please........ I know THE answer!!!!

NEW HAMPSHIRE!!!   Check out the Free State Project to see that this project - started by some brainiac - chose NH as the freest state in the union.  I believe the final 3 were Alaska, Wyoming and NH.   Started years back and things may have changed but I can answer for a few of your questions.

We have no driver's insurance requirement.

We have no seat belt law over 18 - but there are constant attempts to change this -and I am not sure if the last one passed or not.

We have no sales or income tax.  HOWEVER, the property tax is stiff.  Overall we have the lowest tax burden in the country.

Homeschooling law is ok, but is constantly under attack.  The  lastest this past legislative session could have made it one of the most   burdensome one in the country.  The homeschoolers fought it well, are very well  organized and had one of the largest showings ever at a legislative hearing.

NH was voted this year the best place to raise a family - I believe the 4th time in 5 years, or something like that.  For now, it is great place to live, but like everything else, is changing fast.  The Democrats currently are majority in all three branches of the state - unheard of in this last of the conservative New  England states.

[Dawn]

Forgot to add, you can have your SS number removed from your license.  When I did the woman looked at me like I was stupid. Why would you want to do that?  Ahhhhhh....... if you have to ask you won't understand!

[Leilani]

Just wanted to say I vote for Alaska too! We live in Southeast and LOVE it! You really could live off fishing and hunting here I think. Growing your own food is harder though. You would need a greenhouse to really do much. Also goats do well here but a cow would be expensive to feed. I know that is different in the northern interior though and its quite farmy around there.  Where we live there is a city sales and property tax. Also its harder to get acreage but its all pretty rural and "wild" so its not that big of a deal if you only own 1 acre.

[rejoicing]

I have also heard TX is the best for homeschool laws, and I would totally stay away from PA! LOL! 

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