State Guides
Homeschool laws, explained state by state
Notification rules, required hours, assessments — what your state actually requires, and the step-by-step path to getting started.
ArizonaAZ
America's most homeschool-friendly state
One-time affidavit within 30 days of starting
Read the AZ guideCaliforniaCA
Start your California private home school in minutes
File PSA online Oct 1-15 annually175 instructional days minimum
Read the CA guideDelawareDE
Simple homeschooling in the First State
Register with DOE by July 31180 instructional days
Read the DE guideFloridaFL
Florida's flexible homeschool laws made simple
Within 30 days of establishing programAnnual: 5 options including portfolio, testing, or teacher review
Read the FL guideMassachusettsMA
Start homeschooling in Massachusetts with confidence
Submit to local superintendent BEFORE starting900 hours (benchmark)Annual: Portfolio, testing, or teacher evaluation
Read the MA guidePennsylvaniaPA
Navigate Pennsylvania's homeschool requirements with ease
Notarized affidavit to superintendent900 hours (K-6) / 990 hours (7-12)Portfolio review + testing at grades 3, 5, 8
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