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Homeschooling in Kansas

Kansas asks you to file a notice before you begin. Here is what goes in it, when it is due, and what happens after.

VerifiedMarch 2026

Notice of intentFile onceOne-time school name and address registration with the Kansas State Board of Education (KSBE) upon starting homeschool. No annual renewal required. When transferring from a public school, the prior school must be notified by the parent to avoid truancy reporting.

Yearly assessmentNot required

Instruction time186 days / 1,116 hours a year

RecordsYour choice

How to start homeschooling in Kansas

Written from Kansas's own rules. If a step is missing below, it is because your state does not ask for it.

Withdraw from the school your child attends now
If your child is currently enrolled in a public school, tell the school in writing that you are moving to home education. Keep a dated copy for yourself — it is the record that closes out their enrollment.
Send your notice of intent
Kansas asks families to file a notice before they begin. The deadline is: One-time school name and address registration with the Kansas State Board of Education (KSBE) upon starting homeschool. No annual renewal required. When transferring from a public school, the prior school must be notified by the parent to avoid truancy reporting. This is a one-time filing — you will not repeat it each year. It goes to Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE).
Cover the subjects the state names
Kansas names 1 subject area to teach. How you teach them, in what order, and with which materials is entirely up to you.
Keep a light record as you go
Attendance, a few work samples each term, and a running list of what you covered. Kansas does not require you to keep records, but a simple folder of work samples makes transcripts and college applications far easier later on.

Source: Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) — www.ksde.gov/agency/division-of-learning-services/special-education-and-title-services/title-services/non-accredited-private-schools. Checked March 2026.

Your notice of intent

Who receives it: Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE)
When it is due: One-time school name and address registration with the Kansas State Board of Education (KSBE) upon starting homeschool. No annual renewal required. When transferring from a public school, the prior school must be notified by the parent to avoid truancy reporting.
How often: Once, when you begin
Notarized?: No
Official form: www.ksde.gov/agency/division-of-learning-services/special-education-and-title-services/title-services/non-accredited-private-schools
Ongoing reporting: None

Testing, portfolios and reviews

No yearly assessment

Kansasdoes not require a standardized test or an evaluator's review. Plenty of families still keep a folder of work through the year — not because the state asks, but because it makes a transcript or a college application far easier to put together later. A note from the state: No state-mandated assessment or testing requirement.

What you teach, and what you keep

Required subjects: No state-mandated subject list for non-accredited private schools (homeschools). Kansas law requires instruction be 'planned and scheduled' and that teachers be 'competent.'
Instruction time: 186 days / 1,116 hours a year
Who may teach: Kansas requires that the teacher(s) in a non-accredited private school (including homeschool) be 'competent.' This is not defined as requiring a degree or license — parents are generally considered competent to teach their own children. The school should always be referred to as a 'private school' when dealing with officials.
Keeping records: No retention period is set. Keeping a simple folder is still worth doing.
Legal routes: Operate as a non-accredited private school under Kansas statute — one-time registration of school name/address with KSBE
Umbrella / cover schools: Kansas Christian Home Educators Association (KCHEA) and Midwest Parent Educators (MPE) provide community resources. Umbrella enrollment is voluntary.

Sports, dual enrollment and life after high school

Public school sports: Kansas enacted legislation (effective 2022–23 school year) allowing nonpublic school students, including homeschoolers, to participate in Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) sanctioned sports and activities at their resident public school. Students must be residents of the district and meet the same eligibility standards as enrolled public school students.
Dual enrollment: Kansas allows homeschoolers to enroll part-time in their local school district and participate in courses and extracurricular activities. Concurrent enrollment programs allow qualifying students to take college courses at community colleges.
Diplomas: No state diploma for homeschoolers. Parents issue transcripts and diplomas. Kansas does not have a specific homeschool graduation framework. Students may pursue the Kansas Adult Education HiSET.
College admissions: University of Kansas (KU) and Kansas State University (K-State) accept homeschool graduates with ACT/SAT scores and a parent-prepared transcript. KU has a published homeschool admissions policy.
Support for additional needs: Kansas school districts must conduct child find for all children in the district. Homeschooled students with disabilities may access testing through their local public school. Service delivery is discretionary and varies by district.

Money your family can claim in Kansas

No program on file yet

We do not have a verified Kansas education savings account, scholarship, or tax credit for homeschooling families on file. That may mean the state has none, or it may mean we have not confirmed one yet — we would rather say so than point you at something we have not checked. State programs change often, so it is worth asking Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) directly.

See the states where funding is confirmed →

Questions parents ask about Kansas

Is homeschooling legal in Kansas?

Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Kansas. Kansas is considered one of the easiest states for homeschoolers — minimal regulation, no notice required, and maximum family freedom.

Do I need to file a Notice of Intent to homeschool in Kansas?

Yes. Kansas requires families to file a Notice of Intent by One-time school name and address registration with the Kansas State Board of Education (KSBE) upon starting homeschool. No annual renewal required. When transferring from a public school, the prior school must be notified by the parent to avoid truancy reporting.. This is a one-time filing when you begin homeschooling.

How many instruction days are required in Kansas?

Kansas requires 186 days / 1,116 hours a year.

What subjects are required by law in Kansas?

Kansas requires instruction in the following subjects: No state-mandated subject list for non-accredited private schools (homeschools). Kansas law requires instruction be 'planned and scheduled' and that teachers be 'competent.'.

Does Kansas require annual assessment for homeschoolers?

No. Kansas does not require formal annual assessment. Families may voluntarily track progress for college application purposes.

Do I need a teaching certificate to homeschool in Kansas?

Kansas has teacher qualification requirements: Kansas requires that the teacher(s) in a non-accredited private school (including homeschool) be 'competent.' This is not defined as requiring a degree or license — parents are generally considered competent to teach their own children. The school should always be referred to as a 'private school' when dealing with officials.

Can homeschoolers participate in public school sports in Kansas?

Yes. Kansas has a law (sometimes called a "Tim Tebow" law) allowing homeschooled students to participate in public school extracurricular activities. Kansas enacted legislation (effective 2022–23 school year) allowing nonpublic school students, including homeschoolers, to participate in Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) sanctioned sports and activities at their resident public school. Students must be residents of the district and meet the same eligibility standards as enrolled public school students.

Worth knowing about Kansas

Kansas is low-regulation. The main requirement is a one-time registration of the school name and address with KSDE (not annual). Parents must operate for approximately 186 days, instruction must be planned and scheduled, and teachers must be 'competent' (no specific credential required). No subject mandates, no testing, no annual reporting. Kansas passed sports access legislation in 2022 allowing homeschoolers to participate in KSHSAA activities.

Who to ask in Kansas

Regulator: Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE)
Official site: www.ksde.gov/agency/division-of-learning-services/special-education-and-title-services/title-services/non-accredited-private-schools
Forms: www.ksde.gov/agency/division-of-learning-services/special-education-and-title-services/title-services/non-accredited-private-schools

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This page was written from Kansas's published rules and last checked in March 2026. Laws change between checks, so confirm anything you are about to file with Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). This is information for families, not legal advice.

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How to start homeschooling in Kansas

Written from Kansas's own rules. If a step is missing below, it is because your state does not ask for it.

Withdraw from the school your child attends now

If your child is currently enrolled in a public school, tell the school in writing that you are moving to home education. Keep a dated copy for yourself — it is the record that closes out their enrollment.

Send your notice of intent

Kansas asks families to file a notice before they begin. The deadline is: One-time school name and address registration with the Kansas State Board of Education (KSBE) upon starting homeschool. No annual renewal required. When transferring from a public school, the prior school must be notified by the parent to avoid truancy reporting. This is a one-time filing — you will not repeat it each year. It goes to Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE).

Cover the subjects the state names

Kansas names 1 subject area to teach. How you teach them, in what order, and with which materials is entirely up to you.

Keep a light record as you go

Attendance, a few work samples each term, and a running list of what you covered. Kansas does not require you to keep records, but a simple folder of work samples makes transcripts and college applications far easier later on.

Your notice of intent

Who receives it

Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE)

When it is due

One-time school name and address registration with the Kansas State Board of Education (KSBE) upon starting homeschool. No annual renewal required. When transferring from a public school, the prior school must be notified by the parent to avoid truancy reporting.

How often

Once, when you begin

Notarized?

Official form

www.ksde.gov/agency/division-of-learning-services/special-education-and-title-services/title-services/non-accredited-private-schools

Ongoing reporting

None

Testing, portfolios and reviews

No yearly assessment

What you teach, and what you keep

Required subjects

No state-mandated subject list for non-accredited private schools (homeschools). Kansas law requires instruction be 'planned and scheduled' and that teachers be 'competent.'

Instruction time

186 days / 1,116 hours a year

Who may teach

Kansas requires that the teacher(s) in a non-accredited private school (including homeschool) be 'competent.' This is not defined as requiring a degree or license — parents are generally considered competent to teach their own children. The school should always be referred to as a 'private school' when dealing with officials.

Keeping records

No retention period is set. Keeping a simple folder is still worth doing.

Legal routes

Operate as a non-accredited private school under Kansas statute — one-time registration of school name/address with KSBE

Umbrella / cover schools

Kansas Christian Home Educators Association (KCHEA) and Midwest Parent Educators (MPE) provide community resources. Umbrella enrollment is voluntary.

Sports, dual enrollment and life after high school

Public school sports

Kansas enacted legislation (effective 2022–23 school year) allowing nonpublic school students, including homeschoolers, to participate in Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) sanctioned sports and activities at their resident public school. Students must be residents of the district and meet the same eligibility standards as enrolled public school students.

Dual enrollment

Kansas allows homeschoolers to enroll part-time in their local school district and participate in courses and extracurricular activities. Concurrent enrollment programs allow qualifying students to take college courses at community colleges.

Diplomas

No state diploma for homeschoolers. Parents issue transcripts and diplomas. Kansas does not have a specific homeschool graduation framework. Students may pursue the Kansas Adult Education HiSET.

College admissions

University of Kansas (KU) and Kansas State University (K-State) accept homeschool graduates with ACT/SAT scores and a parent-prepared transcript. KU has a published homeschool admissions policy.

Support for additional needs

Kansas school districts must conduct child find for all children in the district. Homeschooled students with disabilities may access testing through their local public school. Service delivery is discretionary and varies by district.