Homeschooling in Nebraska

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What Nebraska requires

  • Notice to authorities: Yes. Notice annually (Form A and B) requesting exemption from compulsory attendance. 175 days OR 1032 hours.
  • Instructional days: 175 per year
  • Instructional hours: 1032 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 Nebraska

Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Nebraska?

Yes. Nebraska requires notice to the authorities before you begin home education. Notice annually (Form A and B) requesting exemption from compulsory attendance. 175 days OR 1032 hours.

How many days or hours of school does Nebraska require?

Nebraska requires 175 instructional days and 1032 hours per year. Anchor counts each day for you as you log activities, and shows how many you have left.

Does Nebraska require a portfolio or standardized testing?

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

Does Nebraska require an annual evaluation?

No. Nebraska does not require an annual evaluator review.

What records should I keep to homeschool in Nebraska?

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