{"id":428,"date":"2021-06-25T09:07:02","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T09:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/?page_id=428"},"modified":"2021-09-29T08:47:44","modified_gmt":"2021-09-29T08:47:44","slug":"homeschooling-laws-in-alaska-ak","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/homeschooling-laws-in-alaska-ak\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Homeschooling in Alaska (AK)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Taking the plunge into homeschooling can feel intimidating. From lesson plans to curriculum choices to compliance with state laws, it can feel like there is a lot to coordinate. However, understanding state homeschool requirements brings families one step closer to enjoying the freedom that homeschooling affords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In Alaska, parents have four options for homeschooling their children:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Homeschooling their own children under the homeschool statute,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Hiring an Alaska-certified teacher to instruct their children at home,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Requesting district approval to count an educational experience as school, or<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Registering their homeschool as a religious or other private school<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alaska Homeschool Mandates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alaska compulsory attendance laws require children to be in school from the age of 7 through 16.  Homeschooling under the Alaska homeschool statute (option 1) does not have requirements regarding approval, subjects, testing, forms, immunizations, or instructor qualifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, homeschooling as a registered religious or other private school (option 4) does have several requirements. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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