California
California homeschool laws & record-keeping (2026)
Most families file a private school affidavit each October, or enroll through an umbrella or PSP, and keep attendance, subjects, and instructor records.
- Regulation level
- Low
- Notice or filing
- Annual private school affidavit (Oct 1-15), or use an umbrella/PSP.
Common questions about homeschooling in California
Do I have to notify the state to homeschool in California?
Annual private school affidavit (Oct 1-15), or use an umbrella/PSP.
How many days or hours do I have to homeschool in California?
California does not set a specific number of homeschool days or hours.
Is standardized testing required in California?
California sets no grade-specific standardized-testing requirement for homeschoolers. Check the overview above for any annual assessment your state or district expects.
What records do I need to keep in California?
Keep attendance or a daily log, the subjects you teach, and samples of work. Even where California requires little, good records help with transfers, college admissions, and peace of mind.
How Homeschoolio helps in California
Homeschoolio logs your day in seconds, tracks your days and hours, and generates the actual records and filings California expects, as review-ready PDFs built from data you already logged. Everything works offline, and your records are always yours to export.
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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.