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Homeschooling laws, state by state

Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. — but what you have to do to get started varies a lot. Pick your state for a plain-English overview of how to begin and what's expected.

No notice required

Alaska Connecticut Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Missouri New Jersey Oklahoma Texas Wyoming

Low regulation (notice only)

Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Delaware District of Columbia Georgia Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North Carolina Ohio Oregon South Carolina South Dakota Utah Wisconsin

Moderate regulation

Colorado Florida Hawaii Maine Maryland Minnesota New Hampshire North Dakota Tennessee Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia

Higher regulation

Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island

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Please note. This guide is general information to help you get oriented — it isn't legal advice. Homeschool requirements change and can vary by local school district. Always confirm the current rules with your school district or your state's Department of Education before you file.