Rosie’sHQ
The homeschool compliance tracker

Homeschool compliance, tracked automatically for every state.

One dashboard for every state's required days, hours, subjects, and paperwork — with 1-click PDFs for Notice of Intent, year-end portfolio, and quarterly reports.

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What is a homeschool compliance tracker?

A homeschool compliance tracker is software that monitors, in real time, whether your homeschool is meeting your state's legal requirements — the required number of instructional days or hours, the mandatory subjects, standardized testing where applicable, portfolio review requirements, and any state-specific filing deadlines. It replaces a paper compliance folder and the once-a-year panic of trying to reconstruct evidence in April.

State homeschool laws vary dramatically. Pennsylvania requires 180 days AND 900 (elementary) or 990 (secondary) hours PLUS an annual portfolio review by a licensed evaluator PLUS a filed affidavit. Texas requires that you teach five basic subjects and nothing else — no filing, no records mandated. New York requires an Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) plus quarterly reports plus an annual assessment. Rosie'sHQ ships with the exact statute, filing schedule, and evidence requirements for every state, and its compliance tracker maps your daily logs against them automatically.

Every compliance angle Rosie’sHQ tracks

Days-of-instruction counter

Live count against your state's required 180 (most), 175 (varies), or "no minimum" (TX, IL) — with a color-coded progress bar.

Instructional-hours counter

Per-subject minute logs roll up into your state's total. Hour-based states (PA 900/990, MO 1000) get their own dashboard.

Required-subjects checklist

Every state has a mandatory-subject list; Rosie'sHQ verifies each of your children has logged all required subjects by year-end.

Notice of Intent PDF generator

1-click PDF for every state's specific NOI form (PA affidavit, NY IHIP, CA PSA, FL letter of intent, OH notification, etc.).

Year-end portfolio PDF

Cover page + statute reference + attendance summary + per-subject hours + graded-work appendix, all in one PDF the district evaluator recognizes.

Assessment + evaluator tracking

For states that require an annual standardized test or portfolio review, Rosie'sHQ tracks the assessment type, date, and evaluator letter.

Who needs a homeschool compliance tracker

  • Families in high-regulation states (PA, NY, OH, FL, ND, RI, VT)
  • Families in low-regulation states who still want a personal audit trail
  • Umbrella + charter families with weekly / quarterly submissions
  • Families preparing for a state evaluator or district review
  • Military and roadschool families moving between states
  • Homeschool co-op leaders tracking compliance across member families

Frequently asked questions

How do homeschool compliance requirements vary by state?

Enormously. There are four broad categories: (1) states with no requirements (TX, IL, IN, IA, MI, MO, NJ, OK), (2) low-regulation states with a simple filing (AL, AK, AZ, CA, CT, DE, GA, ID, KS, KY, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, SC, UT, WI, WY), (3) moderate-regulation states with attendance and evaluation requirements (AR, CO, FL, HI, LA, MD, MA, ME, MN, OR, SD, TN, VA, WA, WV), and (4) high-regulation states with mandated hours, portfolio reviews, and multiple filings (PA, NY, OH, ND, RI, VT). Rosie'sHQ ships with the exact rule for every state.

What records do homeschool compliance auditors actually ask for?

Typically: (1) a signed Notice of Intent for the current year, (2) an attendance record showing days met, (3) instructional-hours logs per subject, (4) samples of graded work (5-10 per subject), (5) a standardized test result or evaluator letter (in states that require them), and (6) a summary portfolio. All six live in Rosie'sHQ and export as a single PDF.

What happens if I fall behind on my state's required hours?

The compliance tracker's live badge turns amber when you're at risk and red when it's mathematically impossible to hit the target with normal daily logs. That gives you weeks (not days) to add extra sessions, log accurately for hidden learning (field trips, read-alouds, life-skills), or file a plan-change notice with your state. Nearly every state permits a mid-year plan change.

Do I need a homeschool compliance tracker if my state has no requirements?

Legally, no. Practically, yes — for three reasons. First, states change their laws; a personal record protects you if requirements are added mid-year. Second, if you ever transfer your child into a school, private or public, they'll ask for records. Third, if you re-enter homeschool through a charter or umbrella program, they'll ask for records. A compliance tracker is your insurance policy.

Does Rosie’sHQ give legal advice about homeschool compliance?

No. Rosie'sHQ is organizational software. We include statute references and the most recent state guidelines so your paperwork is aligned with the law, but we're not lawyers and we don't replace legal advice. For contested compliance situations (custody disputes, district challenges, IEP retention), we recommend HSLDA membership or a local homeschool attorney.

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Homeschool laws for every state
Statute references and 1-click Notice of Intent PDFs for all 50 states + DC.
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What is homeschooling?
The 30-second intro to how homeschooling works in the U.S.
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Homeschool tracker
Daily attendance, lesson log, and grade book in one tap.
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