Homeschool Laws by State
Every state sets its own homeschooling rules. Pick your state below to see exactly what's required — notification, subjects, instructional days and hours, testing, and record-keeping. Reviewed and updated for the 2026 school year.
No Notice Required
12 statesNo notification, testing, or record-keeping mandated by the state.
Low Regulation
17 statesMinimal requirements — usually just a notice of intent.
Moderate Regulation
19 statesNotification plus testing or portfolio/record-keeping.
High Regulation
3 statesNotification, testing, and additional state oversight.
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