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Homeschooling Laws

Is Homeschooling Legal?

You don't need to avoid public places during school hours. Although homeschooling laws vary, home education is legal in all 50 states!

Though the United States Supreme Court has upheld parents' rights to home educate, each state has different homeschool laws.

Here's a list of the criteria that make up the homeschooling requirements of each state, and a summary of the history of homeschooling.I live in The Lone Star State, so we'll take an in depth look at...  [more...]

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Washington State Homeschool Graduation ... - Home High School

Homeschool law may NOT the same as the law covering public schools or private schools.  In Washington State, for example, public school law is covered in one area, and homeschool law is covered in an entirely different area.  It can be confusing!  When researching the laws in your state, make sure you are looking at the law that applies to homeschoolers.  I frequently see homeschoolers trying to fit their homeschool into a public school law, and it just doesn’t feel right.  It’s like...  [more...]

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Homeschooling in Virginia | VA Homeschool Laws and Regulations ...

Insight On Autism, Aspergers, Unschooling and Homeschooling

Anyone who lives in Virginia and is considering homeschooling their child will need to know and understand this state’s requirements before doing so.

The Compulsory Attendance Law For Virginia Homeschooling

The State of Virginia has a compulsory attendance law for all children who are between the ages of 6 (before September 30 of that school year) and 18-years-old.  If you decide to homeschool a child who falls between these age...  [more...]

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Do you know your state law? | Heathen Homeschoolers

It always seems like there in a big increase in the number of questions about starting to homeschool this time of year.  Many people decide to begin their homeschool journey at the beginning of a traditional semester (August or January).  I am often asked where to start the homeschooling journey by new homeschooling moms.  I always have the same answer….you need to start by learning about the homeschool laws in your state.  The laws vary so much between states – some states have no...  [more...]

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