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Homeschooling in Wyoming

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Minimal requirements No notice required Last verified May 26, 2026

At a glance

Notice

Not required

Curriculum

See details

Testing

Not required

Teacher

No qualifications

Overview

Homeschooling in Wyoming is governed by Wyoming Statutes section 21-4-101 which exempts children from compulsory attendance when receiving regular instruction. Wyoming imposes no notification requirement, no testing, and no teacher qualifications making it one of the most hands-off homeschool states in the country.

Telling the authorities

No notice required

You can begin homeschooling in Wyoming without notifying anyone.

How to do it

Wyoming families are not required to notify any authority to begin homeschooling. No paperwork or registration required with the state or local district.

Requirements

Curriculum
Must provide instruction in the basic branches of education including reading, writing, mathematics, civics, history, literature, and science.
Testing
No standardized testing required by state law.
Record keeping
No records required to be submitted to the state.
Teacher
No qualifications required.

Recent changes

Wyoming has among the most minimal homeschool requirements in the US. No notification, no testing, and no teacher qualifications required. Requirements have been stable for many years.

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