All 51 jurisdictions verified

Homeschool laws by state

Every US state and Washington DC, with the current day, hour, subject, portfolio, and testing requirements cited from primary statute or state department-of-education guidance. Tap a state for a plain-English guide plus the tracking tools Rosie’sHQ automates for you.

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States with verified statutory day / hour requirements(22)

We’ve checked these numbers against the statute or an authoritative resource.

States with verified requirements (no fixed day or hour count)(11)

We’ve checked the statute or state DOE guidance. These states don’t set a fixed day or hour count but do have other rules — subjects, testing, notification, or prior approval.

States verified as having no state-wide mandate(18)

No fixed day or hour count required by law — but notification and recordkeeping rules may still apply.

Not legal advice. Homeschool statutes change. The summaries linked from this page are for planning purposes only. Always verify the current requirements with your state department of education or a qualified legal resource before submitting an official filing.