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Alaska

One of the most minimal statutes in the country. Option 1 requires literally nothing. Correspondence programs offer ~$2,700/year funding. Sports access requires accredited program.

California

Operates under private school exemption. Four legal options including establishing a private school (PSA) or joining a PSP. Low regulation with no assessment or hours requirements.

Florida

Three legal options: Home Education Program, Umbrella School, or Private Tutor. Flexible regulations with no hours or subject requirements for registered homeschoolers, but annual evaluation is required.

Hawaii

Notification required before starting. Testing at grades 3, 5, 8, 10. Annual progress reports required. No sports access (HHSAA requires enrollment). Special ed services available.

Idaho

One of the most minimal laws in the nation. No notification, testing, or approval required. Full sports access through strong dual enrollment law (§ 33-203).

Illinois

Homeschools operate as private schools under People v. Levisen (1950). No notification, testing, or approval required. Sports access limited (requires enrollment). Unique: Up to $750 tax credit available.

HIGH

Massachusetts

Approval state governed by case law. Requires annual education plan approval from local district. No statewide deadline - each of 350+ districts sets own timeline.

Michigan

Two legal options. Option 1: No notification, no testing, no teacher quals. Option 2: Register as nonpublic school for special ed access. Sports at district discretion.

Missouri

No notification or approval required. Track 1,000 hours (600 core, 400 at home). Maintain daily log, portfolio, and evaluations. NEW: Sports access law effective Aug 2025.

Montana

Annual notification to County Superintendent. Hours required (720/1,080). No testing or curriculum approval. Full sports access by law (SB157). Part-time public enrollment available (HB396).

HIGH

New York

Requires 7 annual submissions including IHIP and quarterly reports. Highly structured with specific subject requirements and testing mandates.

North Carolina

One-time Notice of Intent with DNPE. Requires annual standardized testing (no minimum scores), 9-month school term, and HS diploma for instructors. Strong homeschool community with NCHE athletics.

Ohio

Significantly simplified in 2023. Only requires annual notification and teaching six subjects. No assessment, hours, or teacher qualifications required.

Oregon

One-time ESD notification. Testing required at grades 3, 5, 8, 10 with 15th percentile minimum. No curriculum or hours requirements. Sports access guaranteed by state law.

HIGH

Pennsylvania

One of the most regulated states. Requires 180 days or 900/990 hours, contemp or aneous log, annual evaluator certification, and standardized testing in grades 3, 5, and 8.

South Carolina

Three legal options. Most popular: Option 3 (association) - no testing, 180 days, semiannual reports. Full sports access via Equal Access Act. Parent must have HS diploma/GED.

Texas

One of the least regulated states. Homeschools operate as private schools per Leeper v. Arlington ISD (1994). Only requires bona fide instruction using a visual curriculum covering five subjects.

Vermont

Simplified in 2023. Annual enrollment required but MCOS and EOYA no longer submitted to state. Public school access to sports and activities guaranteed by law.

Virginia

Four compliance pathways available. Home Instruction option requires annual Notice of Intent (Aug 15) and Evidence of Progress (Aug 1). Religious exemption option available with no annual reporting.

West Virginia

One-time NOI with HS diploma required. Annual assessment (4 options), submit only grades 3, 5, 8, 11. Hope Scholarship provides ~$5,267/year ESA funding. Sports access guaranteed.