File a Declaration of Intent online with the Georgia DOE within 30 days of starting and by Sep 1 annually. Keep attendance (180 days) and test in grades 3/6/9 (results kept, not submitted).
Yes — homeschooling is legal in every U.S. state. Georgia is a low-regulation state, meaning you file a one-time notice or declaration, with no ongoing testing or reporting. Children roughly ages 6–16 must be enrolled in school or a legal homeschool.
In Georgia, you register through GaDOE Home Study Declaration of Intent. Submit the Declaration of Intent online with the GaDOE by Sep 1 (or within 30 days of starting).
Official filing resource: GaDOE Home Study Declaration of Intent
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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