Homeschool law is set by each state, and the six states here differ a lot. Texas asks for almost nothing. North Carolina expects an annual test and attendance records. Florida asks for a portfolio and an annual evaluation. Pick your state below for the details and the official sources.
| State | Notice | Testing or evaluation | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | None to the state; a district may ask for a letter of assurance | None listed by TEA | No state record requirement listed |
| Florida | To the district superintendent within 30 days of starting | Annual educational evaluation filed with the district | Portfolio (activity log + work samples), kept 2 years |
| North Carolina | Notice of Intent to DNPE before starting | Nationally standardized test every year | Attendance, immunization, test results (1 year) |
| Ohio | To the district within 5 days, then by August 30 yearly | None listed in ORC 3321.042 | No record requirement listed; six-subject assurance |
| Virginia | To the division superintendent by August 15 yearly | Test (4th stanine) or accepted evaluation by August 1 | No record-keeping rule listed; subject list with each notice |
| Georgia | Declaration of Intent to GaDOE within 30 days, then by Sept. 1 | Nationally standardized test every 3 years from grade 3 | Test records; 180 instructional days |
State guides
Records that help in every state
Whatever your state asks for, a dated record of completed learning makes it easier to answer a district, prepare for an evaluator, place a child back in school, or write a high school transcript.
- A dated log of completed learning by child and subject.
- Book and curriculum titles.
- Representative work samples, kept as originals.
- Copies of every notice, test report, or evaluation you submit.
Free tools: the printable 180-day attendance trackerand the homeschool transcript template.
Build the record while the year happens.
TeachKeep keeps each child’s completed learning by school year.
Frequently asked questions
Which states does this guide cover?
Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and Georgia. TeachKeep has not published source-checked guides for other states, so this page does not summarize them.
Which of these states have the fewest homeschool requirements?
Of the six, Texas lists the least: no state registration, notice, or testing, and a course of study that includes good citizenship. Ohio requires a yearly notice with a six-subject assurance.
Which of these states require homeschool testing?
North Carolina requires a nationally standardized test every year. Georgia requires one at least every three years from the end of third grade. Virginia accepts a test score or an evaluation. Florida offers testing as one of several annual evaluation methods.