File a written notice with a district 14 days before starting and annually. Test or evaluate in grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 (results submitted to the district). 172 days, 4 hrs/day average.
Yes — homeschooling is legal in every U.S. state. Colorado is a moderate-regulation state, meaning you file a notice and keep up one ongoing duty, such as an assessment or portfolio. Children roughly ages 6–17 must be enrolled in school or a legal homeschool.
In Colorado, you send a notice to any Colorado school district. File the notice of intent with a district 14 days before you begin and each year thereafter.
Specific deadlines and details can change year to year and vary by district — always confirm the current rules with your district or state.
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