STEP 2 OF 8

Check Your Requirements

Understand the homeschool requirements that apply where you live—before you begin.

Understand Your Homeschool Requirements

Important: Homeschool laws vary depending on where you live. Before beginning, parents should review the current requirements that apply to their family. What follows is general information, not legal advice.

Requirements May Include:

Notification
Registration
Required subjects
Attendance / learning-day records
Instruction requirements
Assessments / testing
Portfolio requirements
Record retention
Teacher / parent qualifications

Not every jurisdiction requires all of these. Check what applies where you live.

Homeschool Law Disclaimer

Little Lights Learning Academy provides educational information and organizational resources. It is not a government agency or law firm and does not provide legal advice. Homeschool requirements can change. Always verify current requirements with the appropriate official source for where you live.

Requirements by Location

We are planning a guide to homeschool requirements organized by state and region. Each location page will be researched and verified individually before publishing.

Not available yet. In the meantime, search for "homeschool requirements [your state or country]" to find your local official source.

Your privacy matters. We do not require your precise address. A state or region is generally sufficient for finding applicable requirements. We do not collect unnecessary child location information.

My Homeschool Requirements Checklist

Print this checklist to research and record the requirements that apply to your family.