2026–2027 Parent Resources
Homeschool Compliance & Funding Guide
The complete reference for homeschool families: state laws, testing requirements, credit recognition, ESA funding programs, and extracurricular access — all 50 states.
Informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Verify all requirements directly with your state department of education before making educational decisions.
National Standardized Testing Guide
The three major nationally recognized assessments accepted in nearly every U.S. state
chctesting.com →
iowaassessments.com →
Quick Comparison
| Feature | CAT (6th Ed.) | Iowa (Form E) | Stanford 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Est. Cost (2026) | $25–$45 | $30–$55 | $25–$45 |
| Proctor Degree Required? | No | YES — Bachelor’s | No |
| Parent-Administered? | Yes (most states) | No | Yes (most states) |
| Online Available? | Yes | No | No |
| Untimed Option? | Limited | No | YES ⭐ |
| Grades Covered | K–12 | K–12 | K–12 |
| Best For | Simplicity | College credibility | IEP/504 & flex timing |
States That Reimburse / Fund Homeschooling
Active ESA, voucher, and scholarship programs for 2026–2027
| State | Program Name | Est. Award (2026-27) | Eligibility | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | CHOOSE Act | ~$7,000/student | Income-based tiers; K-12 | Apply → |
| Alaska | Correspondence Study Allotment | Up to $4,000 in allotted funds | Enrolled in approved correspondence program | Apply → |
| Arizona | Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) — Universal | ~$7,000/student | Universal — ALL K-12 AZ students; no income limit | Apply → |
| Arkansas | Children’s Educational Freedom Account (CEFA) | ~$6,672/student | Universal K-12 under LEARNS Act | Apply → |
| Florida | Personalized Education Program (PEP) | ~$8,000/student/year | Universal — ALL K-12 FL homeschoolers; no income limit | Apply → |
| Florida | Family Empowerment Scholarship – Unique Abilities (FES-UA) | ~$10,000–$30,000/student | Ages 3-22 with documented disabilities; IEP or 504 required | Apply → |
| Florida | Hope Scholarship | ~$7,800/student | Students who experienced bullying/violence at public school | Apply → |
| Georgia | Georgia Promise Scholarship | ~$6,500/student | Students from low-performing schools; income-based priority | Apply → |
| Idaho | Empowering Parents Program | ~$5,000/student (income-based) | Income-eligible families; K-12 | Apply → |
| Indiana | Indiana Education Scholarship Account (INESA) | Up to $20,000 (disability) / ~$8,000 (siblings) | Students with disabilities; siblings of ESA holders | Apply → |
| Iowa | Students First Education Savings Account | Up to $7,826/student | Universal K-12; all income levels since 2024 | Apply → |
| Louisiana | LA GATOR Scholarship | ~$5,500–$7,000 (phased rollout) | Income-based phases 1-3 expanding through 2027 | Apply → |
| Mississippi | Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act | Varies by disability classification | Students with qualifying disabilities; IEP required | Apply → |
| Missouri | Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts | ~$4,400/student (50% of per-pupil funding) | Students in districts with certain performance ratings; income criteria | Apply → |
| Montana | Students with Special Needs Opportunity Scholarship | ~$6,800/student | Students with qualifying disabilities; IEP required | Apply → |
| Nevada | Nevada Choice Scholarship Program | ~$5,000–$7,000 (income-based priority) | Students switching from public school; income tiers | Apply → |
| New Hampshire | Education Freedom Account (EFA) | ~$4,600/student average | Households up to 350% of federal poverty level; must opt out of public school | Apply → |
| North Carolina | Opportunity Scholarship (Universal as of 2024) | ~$7,468/student | Universal — all K-12 students not enrolled in public school | Apply → |
| North Dakota | North Dakota ESA (enacted 2025) | Est. ~$5,000 (being finalized) | Income-based tiers; details being finalized for SY2026-27 | Apply → |
| Ohio | Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship | ~$27,000 max (disability level-based) | Students with IEPs; tiered by disability level | Apply → |
| Ohio | EdChoice Scholarship | ~$6,165 (K-8) / $8,408 (9-12) | Underperforming public schools OR income-based universal track | Apply → |
| Oklahoma | Parental Choice Tax Credit | Up to $7,500/student (income-tiered) | All K-12 not in public school; income tiers determine amount | Apply → |
| Pennsylvania | EITC/OSTC Scholarship (Tax Credit Model) | $1,000–$5,000 typical (varies by SGO) | Income-based; families up to 185% FPL + $15,000/student | Apply → |
| South Carolina | South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund | ~$6,000/student | Income-based eligibility; launched SY2024-25; expanding | Apply → |
| Tennessee | Tennessee ESA Program (expanding 2025) | Est. ~$7,000/student | Income-based with statewide expansion underway | Apply → |
| Texas | Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) | Up to $10,000/student for homeschoolers | Universal K-12; vendor applications active for 2026-27 | Apply → |
| Utah | Utah Fits All Scholarship | Up to $8,000/student | Universal — ALL K-12 Utah students; no income limit | Apply → |
| Virginia | Virginia EISTC Scholarship (Tax Credit Model) | $4,500–$8,000 (disability focus) | Students with disabilities; income criteria; scholarship org dependent | Apply → |
| West Virginia | Hope Scholarship Program | ~$4,600/student | Students previously in public school 45 days (first year); all K-12 after | Apply → |
| Wyoming | Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Act | ~$7,000/student | K-12; pre-K income requirement; new for SY2025-26 | Apply → |
All 50 States — Compliance & Funding Reference
Alphabetical. Search or filter by regulation level or funding availability.
- No mandatory standardized testing
- Annual notice of intent required
- Portfolio or evidence of progress permitted
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- Diploma issued by parent or umbrella school
- No state credit formula
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law; district discretion
Dual Enrollment: Dual enrollment at community colleges
- No statewide mandatory testing for private homeschoolers
- Correspondence program participants follow district requirements
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- No mandatory credit hour formula
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law; district discretion
Dual Enrollment: University of Alaska system dual enrollment
Arizona
Arizona Dept. of Education ↗- No mandatory standardized testing
- Annual affidavit of intent required
- Core subjects: Reading, Grammar, Math, Social Studies, Science
- Parent-issued transcripts fully accepted
- No state credit formula
- Private diploma issued by parent
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law; district discretion
Dual Enrollment: Early College and community college dual enrollment widely available
Arkansas
Arkansas Dept. of Education ↗- Annual standardized test OR portfolio evaluation
- No minimum score threshold
- Results kept by parent
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- No state credit formula
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: Act 1280 permits dual credit for homeschooled students
California
California Dept. of Education ↗- No mandatory testing for PSA-filed homeschools
- Annual Private School Affidavit must be filed
- Private tutor option requires credentialed teacher
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted under PSA
- UC/CSU may require additional verification
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law; district discretion
Dual Enrollment: Community college concurrent enrollment; some colleges restrict access
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
Colorado
Colorado Dept. of Education ↗- No mandatory testing for most homeschoolers
- Annual notice of intent to local district required
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- No state credit formula
Sports/Activities: HB 23-1003 — Homeschoolers may participate in public school activities
Dual Enrollment: Concurrent enrollment via ASCENT and other programs
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
Connecticut
Connecticut State Dept. of Education ↗- No mandatory standardized testing
- Annual portfolio or progress evidence required
- Core subjects required
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- No credit hour formula mandated
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: Community college dual enrollment; not guaranteed
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
Delaware
Delaware Dept. of Education ↗- Annual assessment required
- State-approved test OR portfolio review with certified evaluator
- Grades 3, 5, 8 have specific assessment windows
- Parent-issued or evaluator-verified transcripts
- No state credit formula
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: Delaware Technical Community College accepts homeschoolers
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
Florida
Florida Dept. of Education ↗- Annual evaluation required — choose ONE: Portfolio review; Standardized test (CAT/Iowa/Stanford 10); Licensed psychologist evaluation; or Certified teacher evaluation
- No minimum score required
- Core subjects: Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Health, PE
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted statewide
- No credit hour mandate for parent diploma
- Diploma issued by parent; umbrella schools offer regionally recognized transcripts
Sports/Activities: YES — Fla. Stat. § 1006.15 (Tim Tebow Law). Homeschoolers may participate in public school extracurriculars and sports.
Dual Enrollment: YES — Florida Dual Enrollment Act. Eligible at community colleges and state universities. No tuition cost.
Georgia
Georgia Dept. of Education ↗- Annual standardized test required in grades 3, 6, 9
- Test results retained by parent; not submitted to state
- No minimum score threshold
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- No state credit formula
- Annual declaration of intent required
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law; district discretion
Dual Enrollment: Move on When Ready Act allows dual enrollment
Hawaii
Hawaii Dept. of Education ↗- Annual assessment required
- Standardized test OR supervised documentation of progress
- Must cover core subjects
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- No state credit formula
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: University of Hawaii community colleges permit concurrent enrollment
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
- No mandatory standardized testing
- No annual filing requirement
- Core subjects required
- Parent-issued transcripts fully accepted
- No state credit formula
Sports/Activities: Idaho Code § 33-203 — Homeschoolers may participate in public school athletics
Dual Enrollment: Advanced Opportunities program — dual credit at community colleges
Illinois
Illinois State Board of Education ↗- No mandatory standardized testing
- No annual notice required
- Curriculum must be in English and equivalent to public school
- Parent-issued transcripts fully accepted
- No state credit formula
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law; district discretion
Dual Enrollment: Community college dual enrollment at district discretion
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
Indiana
Indiana Dept. of Education ↗- No mandatory standardized testing for non-accredited homeschools
- No annual filing requirement
- Must provide equivalent instruction in core subjects
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- No state credit formula
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: Dual credit via Ivy Tech and Vincennes University
- Annual assessment required in grades K-12
- Standardized test OR licensed evaluator portfolio review
- CPI vs. HSAP options differ in oversight level
- Parent-issued or evaluator-verified transcripts
- CPI: parent controls credits
Sports/Activities: Iowa Code § 280.13A — Homeschoolers may participate in public school extracurriculars
Dual Enrollment: Senior Year Plus Act enables dual enrollment for homeschoolers
- No mandatory standardized testing
- No annual notice required
- Curriculum must be substantially equivalent
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- No state credit formula
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: Dual enrollment available at community colleges
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
Kentucky
Kentucky Dept. of Education ↗- No mandatory standardized testing
- No annual filing requirement
- Homeschool operates as a private school
- Parent-issued transcripts fully accepted
- Private school diploma issued by parent
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: Kentucky community colleges permit dual enrollment
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
Louisiana
Louisiana Dept. of Education ↗- Annual standardized test required
- Approved tests: Iowa Assessments, Stanford 10, CAT, SAT/ACT
- Must show satisfactory progress
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted with annual renewal
- Annual home study certificate filed with LDOE
Sports/Activities: Louisiana law allows participation in public school activities in attendance zone
Dual Enrollment: Jump Start Dual Enrollment for high school homeschoolers
- Annual assessment required
- Standardized test OR certified evaluator review
- Results kept by parent
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- Local superintendent may request review
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: Maine community colleges permit dual enrollment
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
Maryland
Maryland State Dept. of Education ↗- Annual portfolio review by local supervisor OR umbrella school
- No mandatory standardized test
- Core subjects required
- Parent-issued or umbrella school transcripts accepted
- No state credit formula
Sports/Activities: Access case-by-case at superintendent discretion
Dual Enrollment: Community college dual enrollment available for homeschoolers 16+
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts DESE ↗- Annual assessment per local school committee — requirements VARY BY DISTRICT
- Portfolio, standardized test, or evaluator review accepted in most districts
- Prior approval of curriculum required by local school committee
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
Michigan
Michigan Dept. of Education ↗- No mandatory standardized testing
- No annual notice required
- Must teach in English; core subjects required
- Parent-issued transcripts fully accepted
- No state credit formula
Sports/Activities: Michigan Public Act 345 (2016) — Homeschoolers may participate in public school extracurriculars
Dual Enrollment: Michigan Dual Enrollment Act (PA 160)
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
Minnesota
Minnesota Dept. of Education ↗- Annual standardized test OR annual reporting of subjects taught
- Testing in grades 3-8 and 10 required OR portfolio option
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- Annual reporting required
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) — homeschoolers fully eligible; FREE college courses
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
Mississippi
Mississippi Dept. of Education ↗- No mandatory standardized testing
- Annual certification of enrollment required
- Core subjects required
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- No state credit formula
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: Mississippi community colleges permit dual enrollment at 15+
Missouri
Missouri DESE ↗- No mandatory standardized testing
- No annual notice required
- Core subjects required
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- Portfolio and records kept by parent for 4 years
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: Dual credit available through community colleges
- No mandatory standardized testing
- Annual notice of intent to local superintendent required
- Core subjects must be covered
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- No state credit formula
Sports/Activities: Montana Code § 20-1-220 — Homeschoolers may participate in public school extracurriculars
Dual Enrollment: Dual enrollment via Montana University System
Nebraska
Nebraska Dept. of Education ↗- Annual standardized test required
- Approved tests: Iowa Assessments, Stanford 10, CAT, ITBS
- Results kept by parent; no minimum score threshold
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- Annual notice to state required
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: Nebraska community college dual enrollment
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
Nevada
Nevada Dept. of Education ↗- No mandatory standardized testing
- Annual notice of intent required
- Core subjects required
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- No state credit formula
Sports/Activities: NRS 392.074 — Homeschoolers may participate in public school activities
Dual Enrollment: Nevada System of Higher Education dual enrollment
New Hampshire
NH Dept. of Education ↗- Annual assessment required: Standardized test OR portfolio OR licensed evaluator OR licensed psychologist
- Results retained by parent; not filed with state
- No minimum score threshold
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- No state credit formula
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: Running Start program — early college enrollment
New Jersey
NJ Dept. of Education ↗- No mandatory standardized testing
- No annual notice required to state
- Instruction must be equivalent to public school
- Parent-issued transcripts fully accepted
- No state credit formula
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: County college dual enrollment available
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
New Mexico
New Mexico Public Education Dept. ↗- Annual standardized test required
- Test must be nationally normed
- Results retained by parent; no minimum score required
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- Annual notice of intent required
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: Dual enrollment at New Mexico higher education institutions
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
New York
NY State Education Dept. ↗- Annual assessment required: Standardized test OR narrative evaluation
- Quarterly reports submitted to local school district
- Annual Individual Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) required
- Grades 4, 6, 8: standardized test required
- IHIP documents planned instruction; parent issues transcript
- Local district oversees compliance annually
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: College Now and Pathways in Technology dual enrollment
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
North Carolina
NC Division of Non-Public Education (DNPE) ↗- Annual nationally standardized test required
- No specific test mandated; no minimum score
- Results retained by parent for 1 year
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- Annual notice of operation required to DNPE
Sports/Activities: NC S.B. 116 (2013) — Homeschoolers may participate in public school athletics
Dual Enrollment: Career and College Promise (CCP) — verify homeschool eligibility
North Dakota
ND Dept. of Public Instruction ↗- Annual standardized test OR assessment by certified teacher
- Grades 4, 6, 8, 10 require assessment
- No minimum score threshold
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- Annual notice to local superintendent required
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: ND University System dual enrollment
- Annual assessment: Standardized test OR certified teacher portfolio review
- Results submitted to local superintendent
- No minimum score; must show ‘adequate progress’
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- Annual notice to superintendent required
Sports/Activities: Ohio Revised Code § 3313.5311 — Public school access for homeschoolers
Dual Enrollment: Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) — homeschoolers 16+
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Dept. of Education ↗- No mandatory standardized testing
- No annual notice required
- Homeschool operates as private school
- Parent-issued transcripts fully accepted
- No state credit formula
Sports/Activities: Oklahoma Tim Tebow Act — Homeschoolers may participate in public school extracurriculars
Dual Enrollment: Concurrent enrollment at career tech and community colleges
Oregon
Oregon Dept. of Education ↗- Annual standardized test required starting at grade 3
- Testing in grades 3, 5, 8, 10
- Results submitted to ESD; no minimum score
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- Annual notice to local ESD required
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law; district discretion
Dual Enrollment: Oregon Statewide Dual Credit and Running Start programs
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
Pennsylvania
PA Dept. of Education ↗- Annual portfolio required with licensed evaluator sign-off
- Grades 3, 5, 8: standardized test OR evaluation
- Portfolio submitted to local superintendent
- Parent-issued transcripts with portfolio documentation
- Annual affidavit filed with superintendent
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: PA community college dual enrollment; varies by county
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Dept. of Education ↗- Annual assessment per local school committee — highly variable by district
- Portfolio, standardized test, or evaluator review accepted in most districts
- Prior approval by local school committee required
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted after approval
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: CCRI and URI concurrent enrollment
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
South Carolina
SC Dept. of Education ↗- Annual standardized test required under Option 1
- Option 2 (SCL3): Association oversight; no mandatory test
- Option 3: Accountability-based school; annual assessment
- No minimum score for any option
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted (all options)
- Attendance records required
Sports/Activities: S.C. Code § 59-63-75 — Homeschoolers may access public school activities
Dual Enrollment: SC Accelerate program — dual enrollment at technical colleges
South Dakota
SD Dept. of Education ↗- No mandatory standardized testing
- Annual notice required to local school district
- Core subjects must be covered
- Parent-issued transcripts fully accepted
- No state credit formula
Sports/Activities: SDCL § 13-27-3 — Homeschoolers may enroll in public school courses
Dual Enrollment: South Dakota technical institutes and university dual enrollment
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
Tennessee
Tennessee Dept. of Education ↗- Annual standardized test required in grades 5, 7, 9
- Results retained by parent or church-related school
- No minimum score threshold
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- Annual registration with local school board required
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law as of 2026; bills introduced
Dual Enrollment: Tennessee Dual Enrollment Grant available
Texas
Texas Education Agency ↗- No mandatory standardized testing
- No annual notice required to TEA
- Written curriculum required: Reading, Spelling, Grammar, Math, Good Citizenship
- Must be taught in a bona fide manner
- Parent-issued transcripts fully accepted
- No state credit formula
- Diploma issued by parent
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law; district discretion
Dual Enrollment: Dual credit programs widely available at community colleges
- No mandatory standardized testing
- Annual notice of intent required
- Core subjects must be covered
- Parent-issued transcripts fully accepted
- No state credit formula
Sports/Activities: Utah Code § 53G-6-701 — Homeschoolers may participate in public school extracurriculars
Dual Enrollment: USHE Concurrent Enrollment available
Vermont
Vermont Agency of Education ↗- Annual assessment: standardized test, portfolio, OR licensed educator evaluation
- Results reported to local superintendent
- No minimum score threshold
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- Annual enrollment notice required
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: Vermont State University concurrent enrollment
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
Virginia
Virginia Dept. of Education ↗- Annual assessment: standardized test OR certified evaluator portfolio review
- Results retained by parent; submitted to division superintendent
- Must demonstrate academic progress
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- Annual notice of intent required
Sports/Activities: Virginia Code § 22.1-340 — Homeschoolers may participate in public school extracurricular activities
Dual Enrollment: Dual enrollment via VA community colleges (VCCS)
Washington
Washington OSPI ↗- Annual assessment required in grades 4, 8, 10
- Standardized test OR portfolio by certified evaluator
- Results retained by parent; not submitted to state
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- Annual declaration of intent required
- Instructor must have BA in education OR superintendent approval OR be certified evaluator
Sports/Activities: RCW 28A.150.350 — Homeschoolers may participate in public school extracurriculars
Dual Enrollment: Running Start — homeschoolers fully eligible; FREE community college tuition
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
West Virginia
WV Dept. of Education ↗- Annual standardized test OR portfolio review
- Approved tests: CAT, Stanford 10, Iowa, SAT/ACT
- No minimum score; must show progress
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- Annual notice to county superintendent required
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: Dual credit via WV community colleges
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction ↗- No mandatory standardized testing
- Annual notice to DPI required (PI-1206 form)
- Must provide sequentially progressive curriculum
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- No state credit formula
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: Transcripted Credit program and Youth Options — dual enrollment at tech colleges
No active ESA or voucher program as of 2026. Monitor edchoice.org for updates.
Wyoming
Wyoming Dept. of Education ↗- No mandatory standardized testing
- Annual notice required to local school district
- Core subjects must be addressed
- Parent-issued transcripts accepted
- No state credit formula
Sports/Activities: No Tim Tebow law
Dual Enrollment: Wyoming community college dual enrollment
Key National Resources
Organizations, platforms, and tools for homeschool families
| Organization | Purpose | Website |
|---|---|---|
| EdChoice | Track all 50 state school choice programs in real time | edchoice.org |
| HSLDA | Legal defense, compliance tracking, legislative advocacy | hslda.org |
| NHERI | Policy research, homeschool statistics, legal summaries | nheri.org |
| MySchoolChoice | State-by-state school choice navigation tool | myschoolchoice.com |
| Step Up For Students (FL) | Florida PEP, FES-UA, Hope Scholarship | stepupforstudents.org |
| ClassWallet | ESA payment platform: AZ, AR, ID | classwallet.com |
| Odyssey Education | ESA payment platform: GA, IA, UT, WY | odysseyedfoundation.com |
| Hope Scholarship WV | West Virginia Hope Scholarship (TheoPay) | hopescholarshipwv.com |
| Texas TEFA Portal | Texas Education Freedom Account vendor & family registration | educationfreedom.texas.gov |
| Seton Testing Services | CAT & Stanford 10 ordering for homeschoolers | setontesting.com |
| Riverside Insights | Iowa Assessments (Form E) ordering | riverpub.com |
| Bayside School Services | Stanford 10 ordering for homeschoolers | baysideschoolservices.com |
| Captain Homeschool | AI-powered K-12 homeschool management platform | captainhomeschool.com |
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This guide is for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Verify all requirements with official state sources.