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Homeschooling High School
Step 1: Check Homeschool Laws by State
State laws vary, but each state will allow parents to educate their children at home, in a way that will uniquely fit the family and the child. State law may provide general guidance or requirements, but it’s always the parent who can choose the particulars. We can choose the homeschool methods and curriculum to perfectly fit our children and situation.
Step 2: Recognize the Limitation of Laws
Many laws are written specifically for public school students. These laws do not apply to private schools or homeschools. Frequently, homeschoolers do not have to follow the law for public school children, any more than private school students must comply with laws meant for other organizations. We need to understand and comply with state homeschool law. Look up your homeschool laws by state, province, or territory, using the list below.
As you are reading the law, remember what it does not say. Searching for the law that applies to “high school” may not give you the information you need. The public school law may be reported in the newspaper, but that doesn't mean it applies to you. And even though it may specify requirements for public school graduation, that doesn’t necessarily equate to a quality education. Always keep in mind when looking over laws and educational requirements for your area, that public high school requirements are not usually enough for college admission. Many homeschoolers exceed the expectation of public schools, because they are invested in the academic success of their children.
Step 3: Determine What Works for your Family
I encourage you to look toward college requirements, not high school requirements, to make sure you are prepared for anything. Along with checking out your local homeschool law, peruse websites of those universities your child is considering before they get to senior year, so you're not surprised by admission requirements!
Listing of Homeschool Laws by State
I encourage you to follow your local homeschool law. This will allow maximum flexibility after high school. We have put together a handy dandy list of links for laws all across North America for you!
Alabama
Alabama Homeschool Law - Homeschool Alabama
Alabama State Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Alaska
Alaska State Regulations - APHEA
Alaska Homeschool Law - HSLDA
Arizona
Arizona Homeschool Law: Arizona Statutes Regarding Education - AFHE.org
Arizona Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Arkansas
Homeschooling in Arkansas - ArkansasHomeschool.org
Arkansas State Regulations- HomeschoolinginArkansas.com
Arkansas Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
California
California Homeschool Law - Homeschool Association of California
How to Homeschool in California - California Homeschool Network
California Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Colorado
Colorado Homeschool Law - CHEC.org
Colorado Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Connecticut
State of Connecticut Guidelines for Homeschooling - TeachCT.org
Legal Requirements - CTHomeschoolNetwork.org
Connecticut Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Delaware
Delaware Homeschooling - HomeschoolinginDelaware.com
Delaware Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Florida
Florida Homeschool Law - FloridaHomeschooling.org
Florida Legal Requirements - FPEA.com
Florida Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Georgia
Georgia Homeschool Law - GHEA.org
Georgia Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Hawaii
Hawaii Education Code For Homeschooling - HawaiiHomeschoolAssociation.org
Hawaii Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Idaho
Idaho Homeschool Laws - HomeschoolIdaho.org
Idaho Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Illinois
Illinois Law on Homeschooling - ICHE.org
Illinois Homeschool Law - ILHSA.org
Illinois Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Indiana
Homeschooling in Indiana - IAHE.net
Indiana Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Iowa
Homeschooling Options in Iowa - HomeschoolIowa.org
Iowa Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Kansas
Is Homeschooling Legal in Kansas? - KansasHomeschool.org
Homeschooling in Kansas - KSHomeEducators.com
Kansas Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Kentucky
Homeschool Laws in Kentucky - PatchKy.org
Homeschooling in Kentucky - CHEK.wildapricot.org
Kentucky Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Louisiana
Louisiana Homeschool Laws - HomeschoolLouisiana.org
Louisiana Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Maine
Maine Home Instruction Law - HomeschoolersofMaine.org
Maine Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Maryland
Maryland Homeschool Regulation - MDHSA.com
Maryland Homeschool Law - MACHEMD.org
Maryland Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Homeschool Law - AHEM.info
Massachusetts Homeschooling Law - MHLA.org
Massachusetts Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Michigan
Home Education Options Under Michigan Law - INCH.org
Michigan Homeschool Law - MICHN.org
Michigan Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Minnesota
Minnesota Homeschooing - Minnesota Homeschoolers' Alliance
Minnesota Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Mississippi
Mississippi Laws Regarding Homeschooling - MHEA.net
Mississippi Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Missouri
Missouri Law - FHE-MO.org
Missouri Law in a Nutshell - Match-inc.org
Missouri Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Montana
Montana's Homeschool Law - MTCHE.org
Montana Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Nebraska
Nebraska Homeschool Laws - NCHEA.org
Nebraska Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Nevada
Nevada Homeschooling Laws - NevadaHomeschoolNetwork.com
Homeschooling Requirements in Nevada - NNHS.org
Nevada Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
New Hampshire
Legal Requirements - NHHomeschooling.org
New Hampshire Home Education Rules - GraniteStateHomeEducators.org
New Hampshire Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
New Jersey
New Jersey Homeschooling - New Jersey Homeschool Association
New Jersey Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
New Jersey Homeschooling - New Jersey Homeschool Association
New Jersey Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
New Mexico
New Mexico Homeschool Law - Cape-nm.org
New Mexico Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
New York
New York State Homeschooling Regulations - Homeschool New York (LEAH.org)
New York Homeschool Laws and Requirements - NYHEN.org
New York Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
North Carolina
North Carolina Homeschool Law - NCHE.com
North Carolina Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
North Dakota
North Dakota Homeschool Law - NDHSA.org
North Dakota Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Ohio
How to Homeschool in Ohio - OhioHomeschoolingParents.com
Ohio Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Law Affecting Home Education - HomeschoolOklahoma.org
Oklahoma Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Oregon
Complying with Oregon Homeschool Law - OHEN.org
Summary of Homeschool Law - OCEANNetwork.org
Oregon State Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Home Education Law - HomeschoolPennsylvania.org
Quick Start Guide To Homeschooling in Pennsylvania - CHAP
Pennsylvania Homeschool Law - HSLDA
Rhode Island
Homeschooling in Rhode Island - RIHomeschool.com
Rhode Island Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
South Carolina
South Carolina Homeschool Laws - HomeschoolingSC.org
South Carolina Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
South Dakota
South Dakota Homeschool State Laws - Homeschoolfacts.com
South Dakota Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Tennessee
Tennessee Homeschool Information - MTHEA.org
Tennessee Homeschooling Laws - Homeschoolplus.com
Tennessee Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Texas
Texas State Law Requirements Regarding Home Schooling - THSC.org
Homeschool Law in Texas Information - HSLDA
Utah
Utah's Homeschooling Laws - UHEA.com
Utah Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Vermont
Homeschooling In Vermont - VermontMoms.com
Vermont Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Virginia
Virginia Homeschool Law and Policies - VAHomeschoolers.org
Virginia Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Washington
Washington Homeschool Laws - Washington Homeschool Organization
Washington Homeschool Law - ChristianHeritageOnline.org
Washington Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
West Virginia
How to Homeschool in West Virginia - WVHEA.org
West Virginia Homeschool Law - CHEWV.org
West Virginia Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Wisconsin
Wisconsin's Homeschool Law - Wisconsin Parents Association
Wisconsin Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Wyoming
Wyoming Home Education Law - HomeschoolWY.org
Wyoming Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Canadian Homeschool Law by Province / Territory
Alberta
Canadian Homeschool Laws: Alberta - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Home Education in Alberta - AHEAonline.com
British Columbia
BC Homeschool Law - BCHEA.ca
Canada Homeschool Laws: British Columbia - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Manitoba
Manitoba Law - MACHS.ca
Canadian Homeschool Laws: Manitoba - HomeschoolCanada.ca
New Brunswick
New Brunswick Homeschooling Laws - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Getting Started: New Brunswick Law and Application Process - HENB.ca
Newfoundland
Newfoundland & Labrador Homeschooling Laws - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories Homeschool Laws - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Nova Scotia
Homeschooling in Nova Scotia: Getting Started - HomeschoolinginNovaScotia.com
Canadian Homeschool Laws: Nova Scotia - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Nunavut
Canadian Homeschool Laws: Nunavut - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Ontario
Legal Issues in Home Education - OntarioHomeschool.org
Canadian Homeschool Laws: Ontario - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Prince Edward Island
Canadian Homeschool Laws: PEI - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Quebec
Québec Homeschooling Laws - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Saskatchewan
Getting Started - SHBE.info
Canadian Homeschool Laws: Saskatchewan - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Yukon Territory
Canadian Homeschool Laws: Yukon Territory - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Mexican Homeschool Law
Mexico
Legal Information: Mexico - HSLDA
Homeschooling in México - HomeschoolingMexico.com.mx
Now That You Know State Law, What's Next?
Understanding your state homeschool law is critical when you are getting started. Once you know it, however, you can move forward to the fun stuff about homeschooling. Find a curriculum that fits, and use whatever methods will help your child learn. Do what is best for your child, based on the knowledge you have gleaned. If you have made a sudden switch to homeschooling, recognize that it can take some time to find a good curriculum fit. In the meantime, visit a library and get some great books from a College Bound Reading List and have your child write a daily journal. Watch educational videos, like Ken Burn’s Civil War. That should give you enough time to research and order the appropriate homeschool curriculum for your family.
Your homeschool will soar when done inside the boundaries of your State law. You don't need to worry that you are doing anything wrong. Relax and enjoy!
Your homeschool will soar when done inside the boundaries of your State law. You don't need to worry that you are doing anything wrong. Relax and enjoy!
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