Definitions
The American HeritageŽ Dictionary of the English
Language: Third Edition. 1996.
Nonsectarian, adjective: Not limited to or associated with a
particular religious denomination.
By-Laws
Article II - Purpose
Section 1. The mission of the Organization
shall be to serve the diverse interests of home-based education in Washington
State. WHO shall be nonpartisan, nonsectarian, non discriminating in its
view of homeschooling and participation in its activities.
Clarification - Nonsectarian Policy
In order to avoid the perception of association, or
implied affiliation, with a particular religious denomination, it is inappropriate
for WHO to include a religious service, ceremony or practice as part of its
sponsored activities, events, or presentations. In those instances where
WHO is providing a framework for the individual expression of homeschooling
experiences, styles, perspectives or preferences (i.e. graduation parent
statements, convention workshops, curriculum vendors, student exhibits) WHO
will not attempt to control or censor that expression in terms of religious
content.