File the Rule 13 exemption forms with the State Dept. of Education by Jul 15 each year (Rule 12 was repealed in 2016).
Yes — homeschooling is legal in every U.S. state. Nebraska is a low-regulation state, meaning you file a one-time notice or declaration, with no ongoing testing or reporting. Children roughly ages 6–18 must be enrolled in school or a legal homeschool.
In Nebraska, you send a notice to the Nebraska Department of Education. File the Rule 13 exemption forms with NDE by Jul 15 each year.
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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