Homeschool Laws in Georgia (2026)

Georgia requires monthly attendance reports and annual standardized testing every three years starting in third grade.

Quick facts at a glance

Compulsory Age

6 to 16

Notification

Submit a Declaration of Intent to the Georgia Department of Education within 30…

Required Hours/Days

180 days per year, 4.5 hours per day

Evaluation Required

Standardized test in grades 3, 6, 9, and 12. Results retaine…

Notification & registration

Submit a Declaration of Intent to the Georgia Department of Education within 30 days of starting and by September 1 each year.

Required subjects in Georgia

Georgia requires homeschool families to cover the following subject areas:

Reading
Language Arts
Math
Social Studies
Science

Hours & days of instruction

180 days per year, 4.5 hours per day

Evaluations & testing

Standardized test in grades 3, 6, 9, and 12. Results retained by parent (not submitted).

Recordkeeping requirements

Submit monthly attendance reports. Keep test results.

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Legal homeschool options in Georgia

File Declaration of Intent and homeschool independently

How to start homeschooling in Georgia

Submit a Declaration of Intent to the Georgia Department of Education by September 1 (or within 30 days of starting).
Submit a withdrawal letter to your child's public school if applicable.
Plan a 180-day, 4.5-hour-per-day curriculum.
Track and submit monthly attendance reports.
Arrange standardized testing in grades 3, 6, 9, and 12.

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

Notes & nuances

The parent must hold a high school diploma or GED. Monthly attendance reporting is unique to Georgia among Southern states.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Georgia homeschool Declaration of Intent due?

Within 30 days of starting and by September 1 of each subsequent year.

Do I have to send test results to Georgia?

No, you keep them on file. Tests are required in grades 3, 6, 9, and 12.

Does Georgia require monthly attendance reports?

Yes, monthly attendance reports are submitted to the local superintendent.

Disclaimer: This page summarises commonly known Georgia homeschool requirements as of 2026. Laws change. For official, up-to-date legal guidance, consult the HSLDA state guide or your state Department of Education before withdrawing your child or filing paperwork. Homeschool Moment is an educational documentation app, not legal counsel.

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