California Homeschool Laws
Homeschooling is regulated at the state level and changes may be made to the relevant statutes at any time. Always consult the actual state code (which is usually online at your state's official website) for the most up to date and accurate legal information with regard to homeschooling. Also keep in mind that interpretations of the code—whether provided by school districts or homeschool groups—can be helpful, but may or may not be an accurate reflection of the law. Always combine interpretations with your own reading of the statute itself.
Quicklinks for Homeschooling in California
Use the secondary navigation menu above to quickly make your way to pages for California state organizations, local homeschool groups, classes, co-ops, field trips, and more.
The "Show Me" Letter - Many an uninformed (or informed but overzealous) school administration official has asked local homeschoolers for more documentation than the state homeschool law requires. In The "Show Me" Letter, Shay Seaborne relates her experience with an overzealous official and how knowing the law and being polite but firm is often all it takes to educate local officials. A "must read" for new homeschoolers!
Although we try to keep our links up to date, state laws change regularly. The information at the links provided below contain information that may or may not be current.
HomeSchool Association of California
The Legality of Homeschooling: Complying with California Law
Establishing Your Private School
From California Homeschool Network
From Christian Home Educators Association of California.
From California Homeschool Network
From the California Dept. of Education
Selected California Education Codes
From the California Dept. of Education
Private Schools Frequently Asked Questions
In California, families can legally homeschool their children by establishing a private school in their home and complying with the private school requirements of the California Education Code. Fre...
California Resource Pages & Places
California Homeschooling InformationCalifornia Statewide
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in California
Time4Learning Parent Discussion Forum – CaliforniaCalifornia Statewide
Discussions and Resources for California Homeschoolers
California Christian Academy, PSSPCalifornia Statewide
California Christian Academy ia a small Private School Satellite Program (PSSP or PSP) open to ALL Californians. Administrator stores student records, track attendance and provides additional servi...
Fresno Christian Academy, PSSPFresno, San Joaquin Valley
Fresno Christian Academy is a small Private School Satellite Program (PSSP or PSP) and are open to ALL Californians. Administrator stores your records, track attendance and provides additional serv...
YWCA’s Girls Rise Leadership CampPasadena
The YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley is dedicated to eliminate racism, empower women, promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Mentors strive to help girls and women who are less fortunate...
