Is Homeschooling legal?

Without a doubt, homeschooling is legal in all the 50 States of

the U.s. But, that is just about where the similarity ends. Laws

and regulations regarding homeschooling vary from state to state.

Interpretations of these laws can vary from scholl district to

school district. Additionally, these laws may change every year.

The National Home Education network is a wonderful resource when

it comes to the legalities of homeschooling. It has a listing of

the actual state laws for each state in the U.S. Reading the laws

that pertain to your state is perhaps the best way to get accurate

information about these laws. But, most people need to get the

laws interpreted by a qualified attorney. You can get valuable

information from the support group at your locality. Additionally,

many state education departments have online resources that will

help you in interpreting the state requirements for homeschooling.

The internet is also a good source of information.

It is a good idea to check out your state laws regarding

homeschooling before you start educating your child at home. This

will prevent any nasty surprises on the way. If you have to move,

you will need to be aware of any tests or exams that your child

may need to take.