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Homeschool Options & Laws in the United States

You’ve decided to homeschool your children, and now you may be wondering where to begin. Whether you are new to homeschooling or simply new to your state, the first step to getting your homeschool journey on the right track involves checking out your state’s laws and educational requirements. Some states have few or no requirements regarding teaching qualifications, subjects to be taught, or record-keeping.
Other states require a formal notice to the school district and have guidelines regarding instructor qualifications, standardized testing, immunization records, and instructional hours each year.

homeschooling laws in the usa

No matter the homeschooling options in your particular state, LightSail is pleased to come alongside you in providing your children with an engaging and comprehensive language arts program.
The LightSail program helps foster a love of reading while improving skills in fluency, grammar, writing, vocabulary, and comprehension.

As a new homeschooler, you can use LightSail’s state-by-state list of homeschool options and requirements as a springboard for exploring the statutes in your area.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. State laws are constantly changing. Consult an attorney or call your state’s Department of Education for any questions regarding the legalities of homeschooling.

Find your state below:

AlabamaHawaiiMassachusettsNew MexicoSouth Dakota
AlaskaIdahoMichiganNew YorkTennessee
ArizonaIllinoisMinnesotaNorth CarolinaTexas
ArkansasIndianaMississippiNorth DakotaUtah
CaliforniaIowaMissouriOhioVermont
ColoradoKansasMontanaOklahomaVirginia
ConnecticutKentuckyNebraskaOregonWashington
DelawareLouisianaNevadaPennsylvaniaWest Virginia
FloridaMaineNew HampshireRhode IslandWisconsin
GeorgiaMarylandNew JerseySouth CarolinaWyoming
Homeschooling laws – All states
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