Easy To Read Summaries of the Homeschool Law for all 50 States
Did you know that there is a special age, mentioned in each state law, for when a child must enroll in/attend school? This is referred to as the Required Attendance Age, and it is different in every state. Tradition vs. Read More …
Testing is a requirement for homeschool students in some states but not in all. What Does My State Require For Homeschool Testing? Not all states require homeschool students to participate in testing. Among the states that do require testing, not all Read More …
Did you know that some states require you to meet specific qualifications in order to homeschool? Most of the states that do require at least a High School Diploma or it’s equivalent (i.e. a General Education Diploma or GED). The Read More …
Did you know that in most states if your child does not enroll in school at the required attendance age (without notification) that you can be charged for truancy?! Since the 1800’s states have claimed the legal responsibility of educating our Read More …
Did you know that records of your child’s homeschooling can be used to provide proof of your child’s education for employment or college applications? Not all states require record keeping but it is well worth the time and effort to Read More …
NOPE. Homeschoolers DO NOT have to follow the same schedule that public schools keep. Even the homeschoolers that are required by their state law to report attendance information DO NOT have to follow the same yearly/monthly/daily schedule that public schools Read More …
Did you know that some states require homeschoolers to study a specific list of educational subjects? Did you also know that the required educational subjects children are taught in public schools are mentioned in the state law? Required Subjects In Read More …
Considering homeschool as a lifestyle and an educational experience for your child(ren) can be daunting. Add the stress of correctly following legal homeschool procedure and you’re sure to freak in a little (or a lot). To help relieve some of Read More …
If your child is already attending a public school then you will need to officially withdraw them in order to homeschool. Follow these simple steps to officially withdraw your child. Print a copy of the Official Student Withdrawal Letter below. Read More …
LOW REGULATIONS If any of this information is out of date or if the links are not redirecting properly please let us know by leaving a comment below. Required Attendance Age The state of Wyoming requires your child to attend Read More …