Free, plain-language homeschool rules for all 50 states, DC and Australia. Every page is checked against official government sources and watched for law changes.

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Know exactly what your state requires before you start.

Plain-language homeschool rules for 52 states and countries: deadlines, forms, testing and records, with links to the official sources.

What you'll find

Who to notify and when, required subjects and days, testing, record keeping, and the official forms for each place.

Why you can trust it

Every page is checked against official government sources, shows the date it was last verified, and is watched for law changes.

Who it's for

Every homeschooling family, whether you're considering it, just starting out, years in, or moving to a new state or country. Requirements can change as your children move up through grades, so it's worth checking your state each year.

United States

All 50 states and Washington, DC.

Alabama Low Verified May 26, 2026 Alaska Low Verified May 26, 2026 Arizona Minimal Verified May 19, 2026 Arkansas Low Verified May 26, 2026 California Low Verified May 19, 2026 Colorado Moderate Verified Oct 20, 2026 Connecticut Low Verified May 26, 2026 Delaware Low Verified May 26, 2026 District of Columbia Moderate Verified May 26, 2026 Florida Low Verified May 18, 2026 Georgia Low Verified May 18, 2026 Hawaii Moderate Verified May 26, 2026 Idaho Minimal Verified May 26, 2026 Illinois Minimal Verified May 26, 2026 Indiana Minimal Verified May 26, 2026 Iowa Low Verified May 26, 2026 Kansas Minimal Verified May 26, 2026 Kentucky Low Verified May 26, 2026 Louisiana Low Verified May 26, 2026 Maine Low Verified May 26, 2026 Maryland Moderate Verified May 26, 2026 Massachusetts Moderate Verified May 26, 2026 Michigan Low Verified May 19, 2026 Minnesota Moderate Verified May 26, 2026 Mississippi Low Verified May 26, 2026 Missouri Minimal Verified May 26, 2026 Montana Low Verified May 26, 2026 Nebraska Low Verified May 26, 2026 Nevada Low Verified May 26, 2026 New Hampshire Low Verified May 26, 2026 New Jersey Minimal Verified May 26, 2026 New Mexico Low Verified May 26, 2026 New York High Verified May 19, 2026 North Carolina Moderate Verified May 18, 2026 North Dakota High Verified Oct 20, 2026 Ohio Low Verified May 19, 2026 Oklahoma Minimal Verified May 26, 2026 Oregon Low Verified May 26, 2026 Pennsylvania High Verified May 19, 2026 Rhode Island Moderate Verified May 26, 2026 South Carolina Moderate Verified May 18, 2026 South Dakota Low Verified May 26, 2026 Tennessee Low Verified May 19, 2026 Texas Minimal Verified May 19, 2026 Utah Low Verified May 26, 2026 Vermont Low Verified May 26, 2026 Virginia Moderate Verified May 19, 2026 Washington Moderate Verified May 19, 2026 West Virginia Moderate Verified May 26, 2026 Wisconsin Low Verified May 26, 2026 Wyoming Minimal Verified May 26, 2026

Australia

Each state and territory has its own registration rules.

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Altre Learning summarizes official sources in plain language. It is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm requirements with your school district or education department. Spotted something out of date? Email info@altrelearning.com.