What Are Your State Requirements?

I just recently moved to another state and needed to research the state requirements so we could continue to homeschool. I knew that I must meet those requirements in order to provide the education to my child that we have become accustomed to. Our previous state did not need notice in order to homeschool, but I wasn’t sure about our new state. So what did I do? I visited the HSLDA website for the information.

Many people do not like the HSLDA or Home School Legal Defense Association. There are many people I know who disagree with some of their stances and causes. However, I have found lots of useful information on their site that is available for free. They are advocates of the right to homeschool and their organization works to further this cause and belief.

One of the most useful bits of information is the breakdown that they provide of requirements by each state. This information can help you to comply with your state standards and to know your legal rights as a homeschool family. I visited this part of the site to save myself some time in discovering what the requirements were for my new state.

I was able to find out that our new state needed notice of our intent to homeschool and they also needed proof of an educational plan and curriculum. I was able to file this information in the local school district office. It was pretty painless, and now I do not need to worry about being found truant by the local school district.

Do you know what the laws are for your state and homeschooling? If you are not sure, you may want to visit the HSLDA website and become informed. I have always kept a copy in my school files just in case I should ever need to use it. Knowing the requirements for your state is not just a good idea. It is a necessary exercise in order to keep your rights safe as a homeschooler.

So, what do you need to do in order to legally homeschool in your state? Leave me a comment and share.

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