Homeschool Laws by State
Select your state to learn about homeschooling requirements, regulations, and resources specific to your location.
Low Regulation
Moderate Regulation
High Regulation
Alabama
Moderate
AL
Three options: church school, private school, or certified home tutor.
Alaska
Moderate
AK
Very relaxed laws with multiple options and minimal oversight.
Arizona
Moderate
AZ
File an affidavit of intent and teach required subjects.
Arkansas
Moderate
AR
Annual notice of intent required with optional standardized testing.
California
Moderate
CA
Multiple options including private school affidavit, charter schools, and private school satellite programs.
Colorado
Moderate
CO
Annual notification required with standardized testing every two years.
Connecticut
Moderate
CT
File a notice of intent and follow suggested procedures.
Delaware
Moderate
DE
Register with a homeschool association or submit a curriculum for approval.
Florida
Moderate
FL
Annual notice of intent with portfolio maintenance and annual evaluation.
Georgia
Moderate
GA
Submit declaration of intent and provide progress reports.
Hawaii
Moderate
HI
Submit notice of intent and provide standardized testing in specific grades.
Idaho
Moderate
ID
No notification required with minimal regulations.
Illinois
Moderate
IL
Operate as a private school with no registration required.
Indiana
Moderate
IN
Operate as a non-accredited private school with attendance records.
Iowa
Moderate
IA
Multiple options including independent private instruction and home education assistance programs.
Kansas
Moderate
KS
Register as a non-accredited private school.
Kentucky
Moderate
KY
Operate as a private school with notification and recordkeeping.
Louisiana
Moderate
LA
Two options: home study program or registered nonpublic school.
Maine
Moderate
ME
Submit notice of intent and year-end assessment.
Maryland
Moderate
MD
File notice and choose between portfolio reviews or umbrella school.
Massachusetts
Moderate
MA
Obtain approval for homeschool program from local school committee.
Michigan
Moderate
MI
No notification required with two legal options.
Minnesota
Moderate
MN
Submit annual notification and maintain documentation.
Mississippi
Moderate
MS
Submit certificate of enrollment with minimal oversight.
Missouri
Moderate
MO
No notification required but must maintain records.
Montana
Moderate
MT
Annual notification with minimal regulations.
Nebraska
Moderate
NE
File as an exempt school with annual notification.
Nevada
Moderate
NV
File notice of intent and educational plan.
New Hampshire
Moderate
NH
Annual notification and evaluation required.
New Jersey
Moderate
NJ
No notification required with minimal regulations.
New Mexico
Moderate
NM
Annual notification and standardized testing required.
New York
Moderate
NY
Highly regulated with detailed requirements for notification, reporting, and assessment.
North Carolina
Moderate
NC
Register as a home school and administer standardized tests.
North Dakota
Moderate
ND
Statement of intent and standardized testing required.
Ohio
Moderate
OH
Annual notification and assessment required.
Oklahoma
Moderate
OK
No notification required with minimal regulations.
Oregon
Moderate
OR
Notification and standardized testing at specific grades.
Pennsylvania
Moderate
PA
Affidavit, objectives, portfolio, and evaluation required.
Rhode Island
Moderate
RI
Seek approval for homeschool program from local school committee.
South Carolina
Moderate
SC
Three options with varying levels of oversight.
South Dakota
Moderate
SD
Annual notification and standardized testing required.
Tennessee
Moderate
TN
Multiple options with varying requirements.
Texas
Low
TX
Homeschooling is legal with minimal requirements: teach in a bona fide manner, use a curriculum, and cover 5 core subjects.
Utah
Moderate
UT
One-time signed affidavit required.
Vermont
Moderate
VT
Annual enrollment notice and year-end assessment required.
Virginia
Moderate
VA
Annual notice of intent and evidence of progress required.
Washington
Moderate
WA
Declaration of intent and annual assessment required.
West Virginia
Moderate
WV
Annual notification and assessment required.
Wisconsin
Moderate
WI
Annual statement of enrollment with minimal regulations.
Wyoming
Moderate
WY
Annual notification with minimal regulations.