Updated for 2025

Homeschool laws in all 50 states

Notification requirements, subjects, hours, evaluations, and recordkeeping — for every U.S. state and DC. Pick your state to begin.

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Homeschool law in the United States is set at the state level, not federally. That means requirements can range from "no notification needed" (Texas, Idaho) to detailed annual paperwork (New York, Pennsylvania). Choose your state below for a plain-English summary, the exact paperwork you need to file, and a step-by-step start guide.

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