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Homeschool Laws by State
Full legal detail at HSLDA →Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. How much your state asks of you varies widely — from nothing at all to detailed annual reporting. Find your state below.
No notice required. Maximum freedom.
Texas, Alaska, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Connecticut, Mississippi, Iowa
- No notification to school district required
- No mandatory testing or assessments
- No required record keeping (though recommended)
- You choose your curriculum and schedule
Notification required. Some assessments.
Florida, California, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, Maine, New Hampshire, South Carolina, West Virginia, Hawaii, Minnesota, North Dakota, Arizona, Alabama, Delaware, New Mexico, South Dakota
- File notice of intent (one-time or annual)
- May require teaching core subjects
- Annual assessment or portfolio review in some states
- Basic attendance records often required
Detailed reporting, curriculum approval, testing.
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
- Notice of intent required
- Detailed subject lists and curriculum submitted
- Regular standardized testing or evaluations
- Quarterly or annual progress reports
- Some require prior approval before starting
Quick Reference: All 50 States
Always verify at your state's Dept. of Education — laws change.| State | Regulation | Notice Required | Testing Required | Records Required | Official Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Moderate | Yes — annual enrollment form | No (attendance records yes) | Attendance records | alsde.edu |
| Alaska | Low | No | No | No | education.alaska.gov |
| Arizona | Moderate | Yes — one-time affidavit with county superintendent | No | No | azed.gov |
| Arkansas | Moderate | Yes — annual notice of intent | Yes — annual in grades 5, 7, 10 | Basic records | dese.ade.arkansas.gov |
| California | Moderate | Yes — annual affidavit with state Dept. of Ed | No | Attendance, course records | cde.ca.gov |
| Colorado | Moderate | Yes — annual letter of intent, 14 days before starting | Yes — every other year starting grade 3 | Attendance records | cde.state.co.us |
| Connecticut | Low | No | No | No | portal.ct.gov/SDE |
| Delaware | Moderate | Yes — notice of intent + annual enrollment statement | No | Basic records | doe.k12.de.us |
| Florida | Moderate | Yes — annual notice to school district | No (annual portfolio review with evaluator) | Portfolio of work | fldoe.org |
| Georgia | Moderate | Yes — annual notice to Georgia Dept. of Ed | Yes — every 3 years starting grade 3 | Annual progress reports | gadoe.org |
| Hawaii | Moderate | Yes — annual notice | No | Basic records | hawaiipublicschools.org |
| Idaho | Low | No | No | No | sde.idaho.gov |
| Illinois | Low | No | No | No | isbe.net |
| Indiana | Low | No | No | No | in.gov/doe |
| Iowa | Low | No (Independent Private Instruction option) | No | No | educateiowa.gov |
| Kansas | Moderate | Yes — register as non-accredited private school | No | Basic records | ksde.org |
| Kentucky | Moderate | Yes — annual notice | No | Attendance records | education.ky.gov |
| Louisiana | Moderate | Yes — annual approval from local board | No | Yes — portfolio | louisianabelieves.com |
| Maine | Moderate | Yes — notice within 10 days of starting | Yes — annual assessment | Basic records | maine.gov/doe |
| Maryland | Moderate | Yes — annual notice to local superintendent | No (portfolio review) | Portfolio of work, attendance | marylandpublicschools.org |
| Massachusetts | High | Yes — annual approval from local school committee | Yes — annual assessment | Detailed portfolio + progress reports | doe.mass.edu |
| Michigan | Low | No | No | No (core subjects must be taught) | michigan.gov/mde |
| Minnesota | Moderate | Yes — annual notice to local superintendent | Yes — annual | Basic records | education.mn.gov |
| Mississippi | Low | No | No | No | mdek12.org |
| Missouri | Low | No | No | Yes — records of 1,000 hours/year | dese.mo.gov |
| Montana | Moderate | Yes — annual notice to county superintendent | No | Basic records | opi.mt.gov |
| Nebraska | Moderate | Yes — annual notice | No | Attendance records | education.ne.gov |
| Nevada | Moderate | Yes — annual notice of intent | No | Basic records | doe.nv.gov |
| New Hampshire | Moderate | Yes — one-time notice of intent | No (annual portfolio) | Portfolio of work | education.nh.gov |
| New Jersey | Low | No | No | No | nj.gov/education |
| New Mexico | Moderate | Yes — notice of intent to state | No | Annual attendance records | ped.state.nm.us |
| New York | High | Yes — annual notice + individualized home instruction plan | Yes — annual assessment | Quarterly reports, attendance, portfolio | nysed.gov |
| North Carolina | Moderate | Yes — notice to state Division of Non-Public Ed | Yes — annual standardized test | Attendance records | dpi.nc.gov |
| North Dakota | Moderate | Yes — annual intent by Sept. 10 | Yes — grades 4, 6, 8, 10 | Basic records; licensed teacher monitors yr 1–2 | nd.gov/dpi |
| Ohio | Moderate | Yes — annual notification to local superintendent | Yes — annual assessment | Subject outline required | education.ohio.gov |
| Oklahoma | Low | No | No | No | sde.ok.gov |
| Oregon | Moderate | Yes — one-time notice of intent | Yes — grades 3, 5, 8, 10 | Basic records | oregon.gov/ode |
| Pennsylvania | High | Yes — annual affidavit with detailed subject list | Yes — annual standardized test or portfolio evaluation | Portfolio + attendance + immunization records | education.pa.gov |
| Rhode Island | High | Yes — annual approval from local school committee | Yes — annual assessment | Progress reports | ride.ri.gov |
| South Carolina | Moderate | Yes — join an association + annual notice | Yes — annual standardized test | Attendance records | ed.sc.gov |
| South Dakota | Moderate | Yes — annual notice to local district | Yes — grades 2, 4, 8, 11 | Basic records | doe.sd.gov |
| Tennessee | Moderate | Yes — annual notice to local superintendent | Yes — annual in grades 5, 7, 9, 11 | Attendance records | tn.gov/education |
| Texas | Low | No | No | No (bona fide curriculum required) | tea.texas.gov |
| Utah | Moderate | Yes — one-time affidavit with local district | No | No | schools.utah.gov |
| Vermont | High | Yes — annual enrollment form | Yes — annual assessment | Portfolio + annual assessment report | education.vermont.gov |
| Virginia | Moderate | Yes — annual notice by Aug. 15 | Yes — annual assessment (multiple options) | Basic records | doe.virginia.gov |
| Washington | Moderate | Yes — annual declaration of intent | Yes — annual assessment in grades 3–8 + 10 | Basic records | k12.wa.us |
| West Virginia | Moderate | Yes — annual notice to county superintendent | Yes — annual assessment | Attendance records | wvde.us |
| Wisconsin | Moderate | Yes — annual report to state | No | Basic records | dpi.wi.gov |
| Wyoming | Moderate | Yes — annual enrollment with local board | No | Attendance records | edu.wyoming.gov |
Free & Low-Cost Curriculum Resources
You do not need to spend a fortune to homeschool well. These are the most trusted free programs, organized by what they cover.
Complete All-in-One Programs
Easy Peasy All-in-One
A completely free, Christian-based curriculum covering all core subjects with 180 days of daily lesson plans. One of the most popular starting points for new homeschoolers.
Visit Easy Peasy →Khan Academy
The gold standard for free math and science. Parent dashboard, progress tracking, and mastery-based learning paths. Works especially well as an independent supplement for older students.
Visit Khan Academy →Discovery K12
Non-Common Core traditional curriculum with 180 days of pre-planned lessons across all core subjects. A solid school-at-home experience without the price tag.
Visit Discovery K12 →Ambleside Online
A literature-rich, Charlotte Mason curriculum with detailed year-by-year schedules and book lists. Many required texts are available free online through Project Gutenberg.
Visit Ambleside Online →Freedom Homeschooling
The most comprehensive directory of free homeschool curriculum available online. Organized by subject and grade. Updated regularly. A great first stop when looking for anything free.
Visit Freedom Homeschooling →The Good and the Beautiful
Offers a large selection of free language arts courses, math, and supplemental resources. Beautiful design, faith-integrated, and genuinely well-made.
Visit Good and Beautiful →Free Resources by Subject
Click a subject to see recommended free resources.
Math Mammoth (Free Samples)
Conceptual math workbooks with generous free samples and worksheets.
mathmammoth.com →CK-12
Free, customizable math textbooks and interactive content for middle and high school.
ck12.org →Math is Fun
Clear explanations of math concepts from K through calculus. Great reference.
mathsisfun.com →Phonics Bloom
Free phonics games sorted by phonics phase. Excellent for early readers.
phonicsbloom.com →LibriVox
Free public domain audiobooks read by volunteers. Great for reluctant readers.
librivox.org →No Red Ink (Free Version)
Grammar and writing practice that meets students where they are. Free tier available.
noredink.com →Khan Academy Writing
Grammar lessons integrated into their learning platform.
khanacademy.org/grammar →Brave Writer (Free Content)
Free articles and resources on the Brave Writer approach to writing.
blog.bravewriter.com →Khan Academy Science
Biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science — free and well-structured.
khanacademy.org/science →National Geographic Kids
Free articles, videos, and activities covering animals, science, and geography.
kids.nationalgeographic.com →Smithsonian Learning Lab
Free primary sources, artifacts, and lesson plans from the Smithsonian collection.
learninglab.si.edu →Khan Academy History
World history, US history, and AP History content — free.
khanacademy.org/history →Crash Course (YouTube)
Engaging history videos for middle school and up. John Green's series is excellent.
youtube.com/crashcourse →Library of Congress
Primary source documents, maps, photographs, and lesson plans — all free.
loc.gov/education →Duolingo
Free language learning in 30+ languages. Best for habit-building and vocabulary.
duolingo.com →Conjuguemos
Free Spanish and French conjugation practice. Great for drilling grammar.
conjuguemos.com →Classical Academic Press (Samples)
Free sample lessons from their Latin and Spanish programs.
classicalacademicpress.com →Project Gutenberg
Over 70,000 free classic ebooks. Essential for literature-based homeschooling.
gutenberg.org →Open Library (Internet Archive)
Borrow digital books for free, including many that are out of print.
openlibrary.org →Khan Academy Art History
Free art history content from ancient to modern, with museum partnerships.
khanacademy.org/art →Hoffman Academy (Piano)
Free piano lessons on YouTube. Structured, sequenced, and excellent for beginners.
YouTube: Hoffman Academy →Deep Space Sparkle
Art lesson plans and tutorials. Free resources available on their blog.
deepspacesparkle.com →Record Keeping & Transcript Templates
For states that require documentation — or families who want it for peace of mind — these templates are free to download and use.
Annual Attendance Log
Track school days completed across a full year. Works for any state that requires attendance documentation.
Request TemplateCourse Description Template
Describe each subject your student studied — useful for high school transcripts, co-op enrollment, or state compliance.
Request TemplateHigh School Transcript Template
A clean, professional transcript template — includes GPA calculation guide, course credits, and space for standardized test scores.
Request TemplatePortfolio Checklist (PA, NY, MA)
A compliance checklist for families in high-regulation states that require annual portfolio documentation.
Request TemplateReading Log Template
Track books read across the year — title, author, date completed, and optional notes.
Request TemplateProgress Report Template
A narrative-style progress report for states that require annual or quarterly reporting.
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