We have been homeschooling since 2012. Do not be tempted to take state or federal funds. In Missouri we have had a few bills in Jefferson City trying to push government money to Homeschoolers. This is NOT GOOD, if you take the money they will want to regulate what you do. The whole point is to keep government OUT of our homeschooling decisions.
I came across this article:
https://www.prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=6873
I would encourage you to look up your state as well, on the HSLDA website, here is the particular bill that is concerning to Missourians.
Here it appears the bill never made it past committee. However, we should all be aware, as the things we can take action on are closer to home if we pay attention.
https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2937&year=2024&code=R