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Homeschool legal: ✅ Yes ·Last verified: 2026-03 ·State code: WY

Overview

Instruction days
No minimum requirement
Legal status
Homeschooling is legal in this state
Regulatory body
Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) — minimal oversight; local school district for withdrawal notification
Official website
https://edu.wyoming.gov/parents/homeschooling/

Notice Requirements

Notice required
No notice required
Frequency
No filing required
Reporting
No reporting required

Assessment Requirements

Assessment required
No — assessment is optional

Curriculum & Qualifications

Required subjects
ReadingWritingMathematicsCivicsHistoryLiteratureScience(Curriculum must be sequentially progressive — WY Stat. 21-4-101)
Teacher qualifications
No specific teaching credentials required
Portfolio
No portfolio requirement

Additional Notes

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.

Tips for Homeschooling in Wyoming

  1. 1

    Wyoming does not require advance notice to begin homeschooling — you can start whenever you're ready.

  2. 2

    No formal assessment is required in Wyoming. Consider voluntary portfolio tracking to document your child's progress for college applications.

  3. 3

    Join a local Wyoming homeschool co-op or support group. Peer connections help with curriculum sharing, field trips, and social opportunities for your learner.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and may not reflect the most current regulations. Always verify requirements directly with Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) — minimal oversight; local school district for withdrawal notification or a qualified education attorney.