California

moderate Regulation Level

Homeschooling is legal through private school option with moderate regulation

Overview

California requires homeschooling families to file as private schools with specific requirements including core subjects, attendance records, and annual affidavit filing by October 15th.

Requirements

  • File annual private school affidavit by October 15th
  • Maintain detailed attendance records
  • Provide instruction in core subjects (English, math, social studies, science, health, fine arts, PE)
  • Instruction must be in English
  • Maintain immunization records
  • Parents must be 'capable of teaching'

Key Information

Testing Requirements:

Not required

Notification Requirements:

Annual private school affidavit to state by October 15th

Curriculum Requirements:

Must include specific core subjects

Last Updated:

2024-01-01

Additional Resources

For the most up-to-date information and legal guidance, consider consulting:

  • • Your state's department of education website
  • • Local homeschool support groups and organizations
  • • Qualified legal professionals familiar with education law
  • • State-specific homeschool associations