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Homeschooling in Nevada

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Low requirements Notice required Last verified May 26, 2026

At a glance

Notice

Required

Curriculum

See details

Testing

See details

Teacher

No qualifications

Overview

Homeschooling in Nevada is governed by Nevada Revised Statutes section 392.070. Nevada requires annual notification and annual assessment from grade 1 through 12 but gives families flexibility in how the assessment is conducted. No teacher qualifications are required.

Telling the authorities

Notice is required

Who: Local school district

When: Within 10 days of beginning homeschooling and by October 1 each subsequent year

How to do it

Submit a Notice of Intent to homeschool to your local school district within 10 days of beginning and annually by October 1. Simple written notice required.

Requirements

Curriculum
Must provide instruction in English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and health.
Testing
Annual assessment required in grades 1 through 12. Options include standardised test or assessment by a licensed teacher. Results submitted to local school district.
Record keeping
Must maintain assessment results and records of instruction.
Teacher
No qualifications required.

Recent changes

Nevada requires annual notification and annual assessment but no teacher qualifications. Assessment options give families flexibility. Requirements have been stable in recent years.

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