State by state

What your state actually asks of you

Most families start with one question: do I have to tell someone? The answer depends entirely on where you live, and the honest version is often smaller than you fear. Pick your state and read exactly what is required — and what is not.

Jurisdictions5150 states and Washington DC

No notice to file11You can simply begin

No yearly testing30No assessment required

Funding on file20States with an education account or credit

Choose your state

Each entry covers the notice of intent and its deadline, testing and portfolio rules, the subjects your state names, days of instruction, how long to keep records, who regulates home education there, and any state money your family can claim.

All 51 states and Washington DC

Free tools you can use today

No account needed to look, and nothing here is a trial that expires. Take what is useful and leave the rest.

Transcript builderBuild a clean high-school transcript with GPA and credits, ready to send to a college.Paperwork generatorFill in your details and get the letter or affidavit your state expects, already worded for it.Printable worksheetsPrint practice pages by grade and subject for the days a screen is the wrong answer.Instruction day logTick off days as you go so the count is already done when your state asks for it.State fundingSee whether your state puts education money in your hands, and how to claim it.Starting guideThe whole first year in five steps, written for someone who has never done this before.

Every entry is written from published state rules and shows the month it was last checked. Laws change — before you file anything, confirm the current requirement with your state's own education office, linked on each state page. This is information, not legal advice.

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