From Valleynewslive · · 50s
City rejects firefighter's application over homeschooling diploma
Fremont city denies firefighter Andrew Coates' job application because his unaccredited homeschool diploma failed to meet requirements.
In brief
Fremont city denies firefighter Andrew Coates' job application because his unaccredited homeschool diploma failed to meet requirements. Fremont city rejected Andrew Coates' firefighter application due to unaccredited homeschool diploma, prompting legal action. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Firefighter seeks career
Andrew Coates, 22, wants to become a paid firefighter.
“Making a career out of it would be the goal: to get paid to do what you love.”
Diploma shows homeschooling
His high school diploma indicated he was homeschooled, an unaccredited education in Nebraska.
City rejects application
Fremont city rejected his firefighter application because of unaccredited homeschool diploma.
City clarifies requirement
City HR director said accredited high school was implied by the job description.
“I would say it’s a standard understanding that when someone requests a high school diploma or GED that they’re asking for an accredited diploma.”
Legal appeal underway
Coates appealed to Civil Service Commission after city rejected his application.
Legal deadline looms
Coates' father says they have 30 days to file a court case after commission ruled no action.
The short version
Fremont city rejected Andrew Coates' firefighter application due to unaccredited homeschool diploma, prompting legal action.
