Homeschool laws by state

A quick reference for every state in the U.S. Pick yours to see what notice, days, portfolio, and evaluator requirements actually apply.

Inside Anchor the same rules become dated checkpoints per student — notice of intent, evaluations, day counts — so a deadline is something you tick off rather than something you remember.

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Anchor's Pennsylvania guide listing the state's rules — notice to authorities, 180 days and 900 hours of instructional time, portfolio and annual evaluator requirements — with a link to the filing form

States with no regulation

none

No notice, no testing, no records required by the state. Anchor still keeps your portfolio clean for the day you need it.

Low-regulation states

low

Light touch — usually a notice of intent and minimal record-keeping.

Medium-regulation states

medium

Notice plus annual assessment or portfolio review.

High-regulation states

high

Multiple requirements — notice, days, portfolio, and often an evaluator.