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Alaska
Complete guide to Alaska homeschool laws under AS 14.30.010: pure independent homeschool freedom, public correspondence allotment programs, and sports rights.
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50-State Homeschool Law Directory
Navigate statutory compliance, notice requirements, standardized testing thresholds, and legal pathways across all 50 states.
No Notice Required11
Pure educational freedom with zero mandatory state filing, notification, or attendance reporting.
Low Regulation15
Simple one-time notification, private school affidavit, or minimal parent record-keeping requirements.
Moderate Regulation18
Annual Notice of Intent, mandatory core subject instruction, attendance logs, and periodic assessment.
High Regulation6
Detailed curriculum approval (IHIP), quarterly academic reports, and certified evaluations.
Regulatory Category
No Notice Required (11 States)
Pure educational freedom with zero mandatory state filing, notification, or attendance reporting.
No Notice Required§ 10-184
Connecticut
Guide to Connecticut homeschool laws under C.G.S. 10-184: mandatory subjects, advisory Notice of Intent guidelines, and portfolio review standards.
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No Notice RequiredCode 33-202
Idaho
Explore Idaho Code 33-202: pure home education freedom with zero state registration, zero notification, no testing mandates, and dual enrollment rights.
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No Notice RequiredILCS 5
Illinois
Master 105 ILCS 5/26-1: operating as a private school under the landmark People v. Levisen precedent, mandatory branches in English, zero state registration, and student withdrawal rules.
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No Notice Required§ 20-33-2-28
Indiana
Master Indiana Code § 20-33-2-28: operating as a non-accredited private school, the 180-day calendar rule, voluntary vs mandatory reporting, attendance recordkeeping, and landmark Peterman precedents.
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No Notice Required§ 299A
Iowa
Comprehensive breakdown of Iowa homeschool laws: Independent Private Instruction (IPI) privacy vs Competent Private Instruction (CPI) Form A benefits.
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No Notice Required§ 380.1561
Michigan
Master Michigan Compiled Laws § 380.1561(3)(f): zero-reporting home education, required 9 core subjects, the Nonpublic School Act 302 alternative, and landmark Snyder shared-time public school elective rights.
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No Notice Required§ 167.042
Missouri
Master Missouri Revised Statutes § 167.042: logging 1,000 hours of instruction, tracking 600 core hours, and maintaining a legally compliant homeschool portfolio with zero state notification.
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No Notice Required§ 18A
New Jersey
Understand New Jersey homeschool freedom under N.J.S.A. 18A:38-25: zero registration, State v. Massa legal precedent, and withdrawal procedures.
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No Notice RequiredSection 4
Oklahoma
Master Oklahoma Constitution Article XIII, Section 4: the fundamental right to educate by other means, zero state registration, 180-day school calendar, and complete curriculum independence.
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No Notice RequiredSection 25.086
Texas
Explore Texas homeschool laws, mandatory five-subject curriculum, and landmark Leeper precedents. Ensure full 2026 legal compliance for your home academy.
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Regulatory Category
Low Regulation (15 States)
Simple one-time notification, private school affidavit, or minimal parent record-keeping requirements.
Low Regulation§ 16-28-7
Alabama
Understand Alabama homeschool legal pathways: church school coverings under Ala. Code § 16-28-7, the 2014 private school amendment, private tutors, and Tim Tebow athletic eligibility.
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Low Regulation§ 15-802
Arizona
Master Arizona Revised Statutes § 15-802: filing your one-time notarized Affidavit of Intent with the county superintendent, certified birth proof, core subjects, and the vital legal distinction between traditional homeschooling.
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Low Regulation§ 48222
California
Master California homeschool laws with our complete 2026 PSA filing guide. Learn Private School Affidavit deadlines, required subjects, and legal exemptions.
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Low Regulation§ 2703
Delaware
Master Delaware homeschool laws under 14 Del. C. 2703: Single-Family vs Multi-Family options, DDOE online portal registration, and attendance reporting.
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Low Regulation§ 72-3120
Kansas
Step-by-step guide to operating a Kansas Non-Accredited Private School (NAPS) under K.S.A. 72-3120: KSDE registration and 186-day school year rules.
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Kentucky
Master Kentucky Revised Statutes: operating as a private school under KRS § 159.030(1)(b), the 14-day Letter of Intent deadline (KRS § 159.160), 1,062 instructional hours, and attendance recordkeeping.
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Low Regulation§ 37-13-91
Mississippi
Master Mississippi homeschool laws under Miss. Code Ann. 37-13-91: filing your annual Certificate of Enrollment by September 15, parental freedom, and sports rights.
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Low Regulation§ 20-5-109
Montana
Complete guide to Montana home schooling under MCA § 20-5-109: filing your county notice, 720/1,080 hour requirements, attendance records, and sports access.
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Low Regulation§ 79-2
Nebraska
Master Nebraska homeschool laws under Rule 13: filing Form A & Form B by July 15, hourly benchmarks, and sports access under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,136.
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Low Regulation§ 392.040
Nevada
Master Nevada homeschool laws under NRS 388D: filing a one-time Notice of Intent (NOI), creating your educational plan, and dual enrollment rights.
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Low Regulation§ 22-8-23.8
New Mexico
Complete guide to New Mexico homeschool requirements under NMSA 22-1-2.1: online PED notification within 30 days, mandatory subjects, immunization rules, and diploma validity.
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Low Regulation§ 13-27-3
South Dakota
Master South Dakota alternative instruction under SDCL § 13-27-3: one-time notification, test score privacy, and sports rights under SDCL § 13-36-7.
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Low RegulationCode 53G
Utah
Complete guide to Utah Code 53G-6-204: filing a single notarized affidavit with your local school board, obtaining your certificate of exemption, and zero state testing.
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Low Regulation§ 118.165
Wisconsin
Master Wisconsin Statutes § 118.165(1) & § 118.15(4): filing annual DPI Form PI-1206 by October 15, the 875-hour instructional standard, core sequential curriculum, and Act 55 public school sports access.
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Low Regulation§ 21-4-101
Wyoming
Master Wyoming homeschool laws under Wyo. Stat. § 21-4-101: annual curriculum summaries, 7 basic subject areas, and Hathaway Scholarship eligibility.
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Regulatory Category
Moderate Regulation (18 States)
Annual Notice of Intent, mandatory core subject instruction, attendance logs, and periodic assessment.
Moderate RegulationA.C.A. 6-15-501
Arkansas
Master Arkansas homeschool legal compliance under A.C.A. 6-15-501: filing your online Notice of Intent by August 15, Tim Tebow sports rights, and academic freedom.
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Moderate Regulation§ 22-33-104.5
Colorado
Master Colorado Revised Statutes § 22-33-104.5: filing your 14-day Notice of Intent (NOI), logging 172 days with 4 daily hours, odd-year assessment rules (grades 3, 5, 7, 9, 11), and the independent umbrella school exemption.
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Moderate Regulation§ 1002.41
Florida
Navigate Florida homeschool compliance, Notice of Intent requirements, annual portfolio evaluations, and Personalized Education Program (PEP) ESA funding.
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Moderate Regulation§ 20-2-690
Georgia
Master Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) § 20-2-690(c): filing your online Declaration of Intent with the GaDOE by September 1, 180 days with 4.5 daily hours, triennial standardized testing, and the Dexter Mosely Act.
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Moderate Regulation§ 302A
Hawaii
Complete guide to Hawaii homeschool laws under HAR Chapter 12: filing Form 4140, testing in grades 3, 5, 8, 10, and sports eligibility.
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Moderate Regulation§ 17:236
Louisiana
Master Louisiana homeschool laws under La. R.S. 17:236: BESE Home Study applications, TOPS scholarship eligibility, and registered nonpublic options.
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Moderate Regulation§ 5001-A
Maine
Master Maine homeschool laws under 20-A M.R.S.A. § 5001-A: Notice of Intent deadlines, 4 statutory assessment options, and sports rights under § 5021-A.
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Moderate Regulation§ 7-301
Maryland
Master Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 13A.10.10.01: filing your 15-day Notice of Consent, semi-annual county portfolio conferences vs church-exempt umbrella oversight, and the 8 mandatory subjects.
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Moderate Regulation§ 120A
Minnesota
Master Minnesota Statutes §§ 120A.22 and 120A.24: initial Full Report vs. Letter of Intent to Continue, mandatory 15-subject areas, parent qualifications, and private standardized testing rules.
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Moderate Regulation
New Hampshire
Complete guide to New Hampshire homeschool laws under RSA 193-A: selecting your participating agency, one-time notification, annual evaluations, and equal sports access.
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Moderate Regulation§ 115C
North Carolina
Master North Carolina General Statutes Article 39, § 115C-563: filing your online Notice of Intent with the DNPE, high school diploma parent qualifications, the 9-month instructional calendar, annual mandatory standardized.
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Moderate Regulation§ 3321.042
Ohio
Master Ohio Revised Code § 3321.042 (enacted via HB 33): the landmark deregulation of Ohio homeschooling, filing your August 30 notification, mandatory 6 core subjects, elimination of portfolio evaluations, and OHSAA public.
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Moderate RegulationStatutes 339.035
Oregon
Master Oregon Revised Statutes 339.035 and OAR 581-021-0026: filing one-time ESD notice within 10 days, grades 3, 5, 8, and 10 testing rules, and sports access.
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Moderate Regulation§ 59-65-47
South Carolina
Master South Carolina homeschool compliance: Option 3 accountability associations (S.C. Code § 59-65-47), 180-day plan book requirements, Option 1 district approval, and athletic eligibility.
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Moderate Regulation§ 49-6-3050
Tennessee
Master Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-6-3050: comparing Independent Homeschooling (LEA notice, 4 hours/180 days, grades 5/7/9 testing) with Category IV Church-Related Umbrella Schools under T.C.A. § 49-50-801, and TSSAA sports rights.
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Moderate Regulation§ 22.1-254.1
Virginia
Master Virginia Code § 22.1-254.1: filing your August 15 Notice of Intent (NOI), the four parent qualification pathways, August 1 evidence of progress (23rd percentile rule or teacher evaluation), and the Religious Exemption.
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Moderate RegulationRCW 28A
Washington
Master Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 28A.200.010 & 28A.225.010(4): filing your annual September 15 Declaration of Intent, the 4 parent qualification options (including the 45-credit rule), 11 mandatory subjects, annual test.
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Moderate RegulationCode 18-8-1
West Virginia
Master West Virginia homeschool laws under W. Va. Code 18-8-1: filing your one-time Notice of Intent, 4 assessment options (grades 3, 5, 8, 11), and Tim Tebow sports.
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Regulatory Category
High Regulation (6 States)
Detailed curriculum approval (IHIP), quarterly academic reports, and certified evaluations.
High Regulation§ 1
Massachusetts
Master Massachusetts Gen. Laws ch. 76, § 1 under Care and Protection of Charles (1987) & Brunelle (1998): prior approval by school committee, 900/990 hourly rules, parent qualifications, and testing options.
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High Regulation§ 100.10
New York
Comply with strict New York Part 100.10 homeschool regulations. Get step-by-step guidance for IHIP filings, quarterly narrative reports, and testing mandates.
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High Regulation§ 15.1-23
North Dakota
Complete guide to North Dakota home education under N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-23: Statement of Intent by August 30, testing in grades 4, 6, 8, 10, and degree exemptions.
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High Regulation§ 13-1327.1
Pennsylvania
Master Pennsylvania 24 P.S. § 13-1327.1 (Act 169 & Act 196): filing your notarized August 1 affidavit, 180 days or 900/990 hourly rules, mandatory testing in grades 3, 5, and 8, and the June 30 qualified evaluator letter.
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High Regulation§ 16-19-1
Rhode Island
Master Rhode Island homeschool laws under R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-19-1: annual educational plans, 180-day attendance registers, and diploma validity.
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High Regulation§ 166b
Vermont
Complete guide to Vermont Home Study under 16 V.S.A. § 166b: annual enrollment notices, 4 assessment pathways, and sports rights under § 563.
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