Homeschool Legalities

Homeschooling is regulated by the state rather than the federal government, which means that you will need to look to the specifics in your state to find out what, if anything, you have to do to be legally homeschooling. Some states consider homeschools to be private schools and regulate them as such, some states have specific homeschool statutes, and some have no homeschool regulations at all.

Don't assume that just because legalities sound confusing, they are hard to comply with. Local and state homeschool groups can help you understand the law, but be sure to seek out the actual state code (which is usually online at your state's official website) for the most up-to-date and accurate legal information regarding homeschooling.

The posts below delve deeper into some aspects of homeschool legalities.