[Conservaliberty]

As I understand, attendance is already compulsory in many states. Is the issue that the Federal Govt wants to be in charge of this; i.e., centralization of control of children, or is the issue mandatory attendance itself?

I was homeschooled, and I hope to homeschool my (someday) children.

I might have to re-ask my parents, but as I recall, you only have to show the state that you are educating your child at home and that counts as attendance.

I dislike centralizing power, but how much more complicated is forwarding that same information to the government?

Serious questions—not trolling or playing devil’s advocate. I am a bit naive about the particulars of these laws.

[TalonDJ]

I might have to re-ask my parents, but as I recall, you only have to show the state that you are educating your child at home and that counts as attendance.

It depends on the state. The restrictions and regulations on homeschoolers vary greatly state to state. Some have nearly nothing. You should start paying attention now when you are your age so you don't find yourself living somewhere with bad laws married to someone who thinks the public schools are fine. Take the long view and live somewhere free.