Independent option: notify your district by Aug 1 and test in grades 5, 7, and 9. Umbrella (church-related) and accredited-online options have different rules. 180 days, 4 hours/day.
Yes — homeschooling is legal in every U.S. state. Tennessee 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 6–18 must be enrolled in school or a legal homeschool.
In Tennessee, you send a notice to your local district (independent option) or an umbrella school. Independent home schools notify the district by Aug 1. Many families instead enroll under a church-related umbrella school, which sets its own requirements.
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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