Anchor Homeschooling in Georgia
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What Georgia requires
- Notice to authorities: Yes. Declaration of Intent annually by September 1. 180 days, 4.5 hours/day. Testing every 3 years starting grade 3. Annual progress reports retained 3 years.
- Instructional days: 180 per year
- Portfolio: Not required.
- Annual evaluator: Not required.
- Quarterly reports: Not required.
How Anchor helps
Anchor logs every day automatically when you make an activity entry. It builds the portfolio your state expects, generates the attendance PDF, and reminds you about evaluations before they're due.
Common questions about homeschooling in Georgia
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia requires notice to the authorities before you begin home education. Declaration of Intent annually by September 1. 180 days, 4.5 hours/day. Testing every 3 years starting grade 3. Annual progress reports retained 3 years.
How many days or hours of school does Georgia require?
Georgia requires 180 instructional days per year. Anchor counts each day for you as you log activities, and shows how many you have left.
Does Georgia require a portfolio or standardized testing?
No. Georgia does not require a portfolio or standardized testing for homeschoolers.
Does Georgia require an annual evaluation?
No. Georgia does not require an annual evaluator review.
What records should I keep to homeschool in Georgia?
Keep attendance for every school day, samples of your student's work, and any test or evaluation results Georgia asks for. Homeschool Anchor builds all three from your daily logs and turns this state's rules into dated checkpoints, so nothing is reconstructed at the deadline.
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Start free trialSource: HSLDA — Georgia · last verified 2026-08-08 · Always verify with your state homeschool association before relying on this.