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Georgia · Some paperwork
Georgia 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
Written from Georgia'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
Georgia asks families to file a notice before they begin. The deadline is: Within 30 days of starting; then September 1 annually for returning families You will do this again at the start of every school year. It goes to Georgia Department of Education (collects the Declaration of Intent; limited role in home study programs).
Cover the subjects the state names
Georgia names 5 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. Georgia expects records to be kept for 3 years.
Plan the assessment early
Georgia asks for an assessment. You can choose from: A nationally standardized test at least every three years, beginning at the end of third grade, given in consultation with a person trained to administer and interpret such tests; Test records and scores are kept by the parent and are not submitted to public education authorities; An annual written progress assessment report from the instructor covering each required subject, kept for at least 3 years. Deciding early which route you will take saves a scramble.
No program on file yet
We do not have a verified Georgia 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 Georgia Department of Education (collects the Declaration of Intent; limited role in home study programs) directly.
Is homeschooling legal in Georgia?
Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Georgia. Georgia has moderate homeschool regulation — some requirements apply but they are generally manageable. Koydo can put the dates your state lists on your calendar.
Do I need to file a Notice of Intent to homeschool in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia requires families to file a Notice of Intent by Within 30 days of starting; then September 1 annually for returning families. This notice must be renewed annually.
How many instruction days are required in Georgia?
Georgia requires 180 days, at least 4.5 hours a day.
What subjects are required by law in Georgia?
Georgia requires instruction in the following subjects: Mathematics, English Language Arts, Reading, Science, Social Studies.
Does Georgia require annual assessment for homeschoolers?
Yes. Georgia requires annual assessment. Accepted methods include: A nationally standardized test at least every three years, beginning at the end of third grade, given in consultation with a person trained to administer and interpret such tests, Test records and scores are kept by the parent and are not submitted to public education authorities, An annual written progress assessment report from the instructor covering each required subject, kept for at least 3 years.
Do I need a teaching certificate to homeschool in Georgia?
Georgia has teacher qualification requirements: The teaching parent or guardian must have at least a high school diploma or a state-approved high school equivalency diploma. A parent may also employ a tutor who holds one of those credentials. Parents may teach only their own children in a home study program.
Can homeschoolers participate in public school sports in Georgia?
Georgia has a law on this. The Dexter Mosely Act (Senate Bill 42, 2021; O.C.G.A. 20-2-319.6) lets home study students in grades 6–12 take part in extracurricular and interscholastic activities for their resident public school. Families give the principal and superintendent written notice at least 30 calendar days before the semester, and provide the latest annual progress report with the instructor's written verification of passing grades. The student must take one qualifying course each semester of participation and meet the same eligibility, tryout and conduct rules as other students. A student who leaves public school for home study is ineligible for 12 months from the Declaration of Intent submission.
Georgia is considered moderate-regulation. The annual Declaration of Intent, 180 days of at least 4.5 hours, and testing at least every three years are the core items. Test records and annual progress reports are kept by the parent, not filed. The Georgia Department of Education says it has a very limited role and only collects the Declaration of Intent.
The free tools below work whether or not you ever pay us a penny; each tile says what it needs. Use what helps with Georgia's requirements and ignore the rest.
Last checked in March 2026. Laws change between checks, so confirm anything you are about to file with Georgia Department of Education (collects the Declaration of Intent; limited role in home study programs). This is information for families, not legal advice.