US Homeschooling by State

A comprehensive guide for parents

50 States Found

All US states

Alabama

very lenient Regulation

ESA Available:Yes
Recommended Option:Church School Option
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with minimal regulation

Alaska

very lenient Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Home Education Program
Notice Requirements:Annual notice to local school district by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with minimal regulation

Arizona

very lenient Regulation

ESA Available:Yes
Recommended Option:Private School Affidavit
Notice Requirements:Annual affidavit to county school superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with minimal regulation

Arkansas

very lenient Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Notice of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with minimal regulation

California

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Private School Affidavit
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal through private school option with moderate regulation

Colorado

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Notice of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with moderate requirements

Connecticut

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Notice of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with comprehensive requirements

Delaware

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Notice of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with comprehensive requirements

Florida

lenient Regulation

ESA Available:Yes
Recommended Option:Home Education Program
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with moderate requirements

Georgia

lenient Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Declaration of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with moderate requirements

Hawaii

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Notice of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with moderate requirements

Idaho

very lenient Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Notice of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with minimal regulation

Illinois

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Registration
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with minimal regulation

Indiana

very lenient Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:No Notification Required
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with minimal regulation

Iowa

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Competent Private Instruction
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with comprehensive requirements

Kansas

very lenient Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Non-Accredited Private School
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with minimal regulation

Kentucky

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Notice of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with moderate requirements

Louisiana

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Home Study Program
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with moderate requirements

Maine

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Notice of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with comprehensive requirements

Maryland

strict Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Notice of Consent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent required

Homeschooling is legal with comprehensive requirements

Massachusetts

strict Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Approval Required
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent required

Homeschooling is legal with local approval and comprehensive requirements

Michigan

very lenient Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Non-Public School
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with minimal regulation

Minnesota

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Notice of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with comprehensive requirements

Mississippi

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Certificate of Enrollment
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with minimal regulation

Missouri

very lenient Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:No Notification Required
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with minimal regulation

Montana

very lenient Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Notice of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with minimal regulation

Nebraska

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Exempt School
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with moderate requirements

Nevada

lenient Regulation

ESA Available:Yes
Recommended Option:Notice of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with moderate requirements

New Hampshire

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Notice of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with comprehensive requirements

New Jersey

very lenient Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:No Notification Required
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with minimal regulation

New Mexico

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Notice of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with annual testing

New York

strict Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Individualized Home Instruction Plan
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent required

Homeschooling is legal with comprehensive requirements

North Carolina

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Notice of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with moderate requirements

North Dakota

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Notice of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with moderate requirements

Ohio

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Notice of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with moderate requirements

Oklahoma

very lenient Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:No Notification Required
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with minimal regulation

Oregon

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Notice of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with moderate requirements

Pennsylvania

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Affidavit
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with comprehensive requirements

Rhode Island

strict Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Approval Required
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent required

Homeschooling is legal with local approval and comprehensive requirements

South Carolina

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Notice of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with moderate requirements

South Dakota

very lenient Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:No Notification Required
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with minimal regulation

Tennessee

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Notice of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with moderate requirements

Texas

very lenient Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:No Notification Required
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with minimal regulation

Utah

very lenient Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:No Notification Required
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with minimal regulation

Vermont

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Enrollment Report
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with comprehensive requirements

Virginia

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Notice of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with moderate requirements

Washington

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Declaration of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with moderate requirements

West Virginia

moderate Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:Notice of Intent
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with moderate requirements

Wisconsin

very lenient Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:No Notification Required
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with moderate requirements

Wyoming

very lenient Regulation

ESA Available:No
Recommended Option:No Notification Required
Notice Requirements:One-time notice to local superintendent by August 1st
Testing Requirements:Not required
Parent Qualifications:No specific qualifications required

Homeschooling is legal with minimal regulation