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What Is A Required Attendance Age?

February 8, 2021 Liza
Age of Required Attendance - Homeschool State Laws

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 …

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Is Testing Required For Homeschool Students?

February 8, 2021February 9, 2021 Liza

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 …

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Do I Qualify To Homeschool?

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 Liza
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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 …

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Do I Need To Notify The School District That I Am Homeschooling?

February 8, 2021February 9, 2021 Liza
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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 …

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Do I Need To Keep Homeschool Records?

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 Liza
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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 …

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Do Homeschoolers Have To Follow A Public School Schedule?

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 Liza
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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 …

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Are There Required Subjects That Homeschoolers Need To Study?

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 Liza
Required Subjects - Homeschool State Laws

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 …

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Washington Homeschool Checklist

June 18, 2019 Liza

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 …

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Official Student Withdrawal Letter

January 29, 2019January 29, 2021 Liza

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 …

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Wyoming Homeschool Law

June 20, 2018January 29, 2021 Liza

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 …

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