Homeschool Laws in Alaska (2026)

Quick facts at a glance

Notification & registration

No notification required if you homeschool under Alaska's homeschool statute. Other paths (correspondence programs) have their own enrollment.

Required subjects in Alaska

Alaska requires homeschool families to cover the following subject areas:

• No state-mandated subjects under the homeschool statute

Hours & days of instruction

Not specified by the state

Evaluations & testing

Not required for the standard homeschool option.

Recordkeeping requirements

Not required by the state, but recommended for family records.

Legal homeschool options in Alaska

• Standard homeschool statute (no oversight)
• State-funded correspondence allotment program
• Private/religious school enrollment

How to start homeschooling in Alaska

1. Decide whether to homeschool independently or enroll in a state-funded correspondence program.
2. If using the homeschool statute, simply begin teaching at home — no notification needed.
3. If using a correspondence program (e.g. IDEA, Raven), enroll for the annual learning allotment.
4. Withdraw your child from public school if previously enrolled.
5. Maintain personal records of subjects and attendance.

Read the full step-by-step start guide for Alaska →

Notes & nuances

The correspondence allotment programs are popular because they reimburse curriculum and activity expenses (typically $2,000–$3,000 per child per year).

Frequently asked questions