At a glance
Notice
Required
Curriculum
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Testing
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Teacher
No qualifications
Overview
Homeschooling in Tennessee is governed by Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-6-3050. Tennessee families choose between two compliance pathways — enrolling directly with their local school district or operating under a church-related school umbrella. Many families prefer the church-related school option for greater flexibility.
Telling the authorities
Notice is required
Who: Local school district superintendent or church-related school
When: Before beginning homeschooling
How to do it
Tennessee offers two main options. Option 1 — enroll with your local school district by submitting a Notice of Enrollment. Option 2 — enroll under a church-related school umbrella program which handles compliance on your behalf.
Requirements
Recent changes
Tennessee offers two compliance pathways giving families flexibility. The church-related school option is popular as it reduces direct interaction with the local school district. Testing is only required in specific grades.
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