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Homeschool laws & record-keeping by state

Notice requirements, instructional days and hours, testing grades, and the filings each state expects, for all 50 states and DC. Verified against primary sources for the 2026 school year.

StateRegulationDays / hoursTestingNotice or filing
Alabama Low — — Enroll through a cover school, or file as a private tutor.
Alaska No notice — — None required
Arizona Low — — One-time affidavit of intent, filed with the county.
Arkansas Low — — Annual notice of intent, by August 15.
California Low — — Annual private school affidavit (Oct 1-15), or use an umbrella/PSP.
Colorado Moderate 172 days Gr. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 Notice of intent 14 days before starting, then annually. Test results go to the district.
Connecticut No notice — — None required
Delaware Low — — Register and report attendance via the DOE. Enrollment statement due Sept 30.
District of Columbia Moderate — — Notify OSSE 15 business days before starting, then annually by Aug 15.
Florida Moderate — — Notice of intent within 30 days of starting.
Georgia Moderate 180 days Gr. 3, 6, 9 Declaration of intent to the Georgia DOE by Sept 1, then annually.
Hawaii Moderate — Gr. 3, 5, 8, 10 One-time notice of intent to the principal, then an annual progress report.
Idaho No notice — — None required
Illinois No notice — — None required
Indiana No notice 180 days — None required
Iowa Low — — None required
Kansas Low — — Register a school name with the state board.
Kentucky Low — — Annual notice to the local board, within the first two weeks.
Louisiana Moderate — — Application within 15 days, renewed annually by Oct 1.
Maine Moderate 175 days — Annual notice to the local school and commissioner; yearly assessment.
Maryland Moderate — — Notice 15 days before starting, then annually.
Massachusetts High — — District-approved plan required before starting.
Michigan No notice — — None required
Minnesota Moderate — — Annual report by Oct 1; fuller report the first year.
Mississippi Low — — Annual certificate of enrollment by Sept 15.
Missouri No notice Hours-based — None required
Montana Low Hours-based — Annual notice to the county superintendent.
Nebraska Low Hours-based — Annual exemption filing by July 15.
Nevada Low — — One-time notice of intent with an educational plan.
New Hampshire Low — — One-time notice within 5 days of starting.
New Jersey No notice — — None required
New Mexico Low — — Register with the PED within 30 days, then renew annually by Aug 1.
New York High Hours-based — Letter of intent by July 1; IHIP and four quarterly reports each year.
North Carolina Moderate — — One-time notice of intent with the state.
North Dakota Moderate 175 days Gr. 4, 6, 8, 10 Annual statement of intent, at least 5 days before starting.
Ohio Low — — Annual notification to the superintendent by Aug 30.
Oklahoma No notice 180 days — None required
Oregon Moderate — Gr. 3, 5, 8, 10 One-time registration with the ESD.
Pennsylvania High 180 days Gr. 3, 5, 8 Affidavit by Aug 1; evaluator review by June 30.
Rhode Island Moderate — — Local school committee approval required.
South Carolina Moderate 180 days — Enroll via a district or an accountability association.
South Dakota Low — — One-time notification with the state or district.
Tennessee Moderate 180 days Gr. 5, 7, 9 Notice to the district, or enroll in an umbrella school.
Texas No notice — — None required
Utah Low — — One-time notice of intent to the district.
Vermont Moderate 175 days — One-time enrollment, then an annual continuation notice.
Virginia Moderate — — Notice of intent by Aug 15; evidence of progress by Aug 1.
Washington Moderate — — Annual declaration of intent by Sept 15.
West Virginia Moderate — — One-time notice of intent to the county superintendent.
Wisconsin Low Hours-based — Annual statement of enrollment (PI-1206) by Oct 15.
Wyoming No notice — — None required

Browse by regulation level

High Notice, detailed records, portfolios, testing, and evaluation with firm deadlines.

Massachusetts→New York→Pennsylvania→

Moderate Notice plus records, and often periodic testing or evaluation.

Colorado→District of Columbia→Florida→Georgia→Hawaii→Louisiana→Maine→Maryland→Minnesota→North Carolina→North Dakota→Oregon→Rhode Island→South Carolina→Tennessee→Vermont→Virginia→Washington→West Virginia→

Low Usually just a notice of intent, plus light record-keeping.

Alabama→Arizona→Arkansas→California→Delaware→Iowa→Kansas→Kentucky→Mississippi→Montana→Nebraska→Nevada→New Hampshire→New Mexico→Ohio→South Dakota→Utah→Wisconsin→

No notice No notice, testing, or records required by the state.

Alaska→Connecticut→Idaho→Illinois→Indiana→Michigan→Missouri→New Jersey→Oklahoma→Texas→Wyoming→

Homeschoolio helps you keep records. It isn't legal advice. Homeschool requirements vary by district and change over time, so always verify your state and district's current rules.