At a glance
Notice
Required
Curriculum
See details
Testing
Not required
Teacher
No qualifications
Overview
Homeschooling in Delaware is governed by Delaware Code title 14 section 2703A. Delaware requires annual registration with the Department of Education but imposes no standardised testing requirement and no teacher qualifications. Online registration makes annual compliance quick and straightforward.
Telling the authorities
Notice is required
Who: Delaware Department of Education
When: Before beginning homeschooling and annually by September 1
How to do it
Submit a Home School Registration form to the Delaware Department of Education before beginning and renew annually by September 1. Forms available online through the Delaware DOE website.
Requirements
Recent changes
Delaware requires annual registration with the state DOE but has no testing requirement and no teacher qualifications. Online registration makes compliance straightforward. Requirements have been stable in recent years.
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