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Homeschool Requirements by State (2026)

Every state has different homeschool laws. Find yours below - updated for the 2025–2026 school year.

Last Updated: March 2026

Whether you need to file a letter of intent, track attendance hours, or build a portfolio, your state's requirements are unique. Select your state below to see exactly what's required - filing steps, deadlines, testing rules, and a compliance checklist you can follow.

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Homeschool Guides & Free Tools

How to Keep Homeschool Records

What records to keep, how to organize them, and a monthly routine that keeps you compliant.

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Attendance Requirements by State

How many school days or hours your state requires and how to track attendance.

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Building a Homeschool Portfolio

Assemble a portfolio that satisfies evaluators and showcases your child's growth.

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Free Compliance Checker

Enter your state and see exactly what's required for homeschool compliance.

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Letter of Intent Generator

Generate a customized letter of intent to homeschool for your state and district.

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Binder Checklist Builder

Build a state-specific checklist for your homeschool compliance binder.

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Track compliance for your state automatically

Blue Folder gives you a personalized compliance checklist, attendance tracker, and one-click binder export - all free.

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