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Homeschooling LawsKnow Them Before You Start HomeschoolingEach state has different homeschooling laws. Make sure you know the rules for your state before you start homeschooling.  Homeschooling IS legal in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. The U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights do not mention education. There is a federal Department of Education, but education is a matter of state's rights and is regulated at the state level. The requirements for registration, testing, and reporting vary from state to state. Some states, like Texas and Michigan, are considered "homeschool friendly" because they do not require parents to initiate contact with the state before homeschooling. Others states, like New York and North Dakota, are highly regulated and require extensive reporting. Most states fall between these two extremes. Make sure you are familiar with the requirements for your state. The Homeschool Legal Defense Associaion (HSLDA) has an excellent website dedicated to helping you navigate the legal waters of home educating in your state including information on homeschool testing requirements. Click here to open HSLDA's website in a new window.
Membership in HSLDA entitles you to many benefits including providing your legal defense if you are ever involved in a court case resulting from operating a legal homeschool. Of course, you hope you never need this service, but it is a small price to pay for peace of mind. I wouldn't homeschool without it! Leave the Homeschooling Laws page and return to the HBD Home page |
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