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Homeschooling in Kansas

low regulation

What Kansas requires

  • Notice to authorities: Yes. One-time registration with Kansas State Board of Education (Non-Accredited Private Schools portal) -- enter school name and address once when starting. Only re-report on closure or status change.
  • Instructional days: 186 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 Kansas

Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Kansas?

Yes. Kansas requires notice to the authorities before you begin home education. One-time registration with Kansas State Board of Education (Non-Accredited Private Schools portal) -- enter school name and address once when starting. Only re-report on closure or status change.

How many days or hours of school does Kansas require?

Kansas requires 186 instructional days per year. Anchor counts each day for you as you log activities, and shows how many you have left.

Does Kansas require a portfolio or standardized testing?

No. Kansas does not require a portfolio or standardized testing for homeschoolers.

Does Kansas require an annual evaluation?

No. Kansas does not require an annual evaluator review.

What records should I keep to homeschool in Kansas?

Keep attendance for every school day, samples of your student's work, and any test or evaluation results Kansas 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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Source: HSLDA — Kansas · last verified 2026-08-08 · Always verify with your state homeschool association before relying on this.