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Homeschool Requirements
by State
Plain-English answers to every homeschool parent’s most important questions: When can I start? Do I need to test my child? Can I advance their grade? What paperwork do I actually need to file?
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37States: no mandatory testing
All 51Allow flexible start dates
20+States with ESA funding
Every state has different rules for homeschoolers. The good news: you have more flexibility than you think. No state requires homeschoolers to start on a specific date. In most states, you — the parent — are the sole authority on what grade your child is in. Use the tool below to find your state’s exact requirements.
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