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Homeschooling in New Jersey

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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 New Jersey operates under New Jersey Statutes section 18A:38-25 which requires children to receive instruction equivalent to that of public schools but imposes no notification or testing requirements. New Jersey is one of the most hands-off homeschool states in the country giving families complete autonomy over their educational approach.

Telling the authorities

No notice required

You can begin homeschooling in New Jersey without notifying anyone.

How to do it

New Jersey families are not required to notify any authority to begin homeschooling. No paperwork or registration required.

Requirements

Curriculum
Must provide instruction equivalent to that provided in public schools including English, mathematics, science, social studies, and health.
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

New Jersey has among the most minimal homeschool requirements in the US. No notification, no testing, and no teacher qualifications are required. One of the most family-friendly homeschool states.

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