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Wyoming · Light-touch
Wyoming does not ask you to file anything before you begin. Here is what the state does expect, and what it leaves entirely to you.
VerifiedMarch 2026
Written from Wyoming'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.
There is no notice to file
Wyoming does not ask you to notify anyone before you begin. You can start the day you are ready — no form, no permission, no waiting.
Cover the subjects the state names
Wyoming names 8 subject areas 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. Wyoming does not require you to keep records, but a simple folder of work samples makes transcripts and college applications far easier later on.
Source: Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) — minimal oversight; local school district for withdrawal notification — edu.wyoming.gov/parents/homeschooling/. Checked March 2026.
Nothing to file
Wyomingdoes not require a notice of intent, an application, or the state's permission. You do not need to wait for a reply from anyone, because there is no one to write to. There is no ongoing reporting either.
Source: Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) — minimal oversight; local school district for withdrawal notification — edu.wyoming.gov/parents/homeschooling/. Checked March 2026.
No yearly assessment
Wyomingdoes 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.
Source: Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) — minimal oversight; local school district for withdrawal notification — edu.wyoming.gov/parents/homeschooling/. Checked March 2026.
Source: Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) — minimal oversight; local school district for withdrawal notification — edu.wyoming.gov/parents/homeschooling/. Checked March 2026.
Source: Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) — minimal oversight; local school district for withdrawal notification — edu.wyoming.gov/parents/homeschooling/. Checked March 2026.
Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Education Savings Account
Run by Wyoming Department of Education · payments through Odyssey
$7,000 per year.
Source: edu.wyoming.gov/parents/education-savings-accounts/. Checked July 26, 2026. Eligibility and application dates are set by the program — the official page is always the last word.
Is homeschooling legal in Wyoming?
Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Wyoming. Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
No. Wyoming does not require families to file a Notice of Intent before beginning homeschooling. You may start at any time.
How many instruction days are required in Wyoming?
Wyoming does not mandate a minimum amount of instruction time.
What subjects are required by law in Wyoming?
Wyoming requires instruction in the following subjects: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Civics, History, Literature, Science, (Curriculum must be sequentially progressive — WY Stat. 21-4-101).
Does Wyoming require annual assessment for homeschoolers?
No. Wyoming does not require formal annual assessment. Families may voluntarily track progress for college application purposes.
Do I need a teaching certificate to homeschool in Wyoming?
No. Wyoming does not require parents to hold a teaching certificate or any specific educational credential to homeschool their children.
Can homeschoolers participate in public school sports in Wyoming?
Yes. Wyoming has a law (sometimes called a "Tim Tebow" law) allowing homeschooled students to participate in public school extracurricular activities. Wyoming homeschool students may participate in public school extracurricular activities including sports at individual district discretion. No statewide mandate compels districts to allow access, but many Wyoming districts are accommodating given the state's low population density and community-oriented culture.
Source: Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) — minimal oversight; local school district for withdrawal notification — edu.wyoming.gov/parents/homeschooling/. Checked March 2026.
Wyoming passed HB 46 (Homeschool Freedom Act, effective July 1, 2025), making it the 12th state with no government filing requirement for families who never enrolled in public school. Families withdrawing from public school must notify the district but are no longer required to submit an annual curriculum plan. Seven core subjects must be taught in a sequentially progressive curriculum for children ages 7–16 (or until 10th grade). No testing, no teacher qualifications, no reporting.
Source: Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) — minimal oversight; local school district for withdrawal notification — edu.wyoming.gov/parents/homeschooling/. Checked March 2026.
Everything below works whether or not you ever pay us a penny. Use what helps with Wyoming's requirements and ignore the rest.
This page was written from Wyoming's published rules and last checked in March 2026. Laws change between checks, so confirm anything you are about to file with Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) — minimal oversight; local school district for withdrawal notification. This is information for families, not legal advice.