Your state guide · 2026
New Hampshire homeschool laws
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The short answer
Since July 1, 2026, New Hampshire no longer requires families to notify anyone when they start or stop home education.
Editorial category; see the guide.
Only when withdrawing from a public school or seeking access to public school programs.
See requirements for options and exceptions.
See the full guide for age exceptions.
Regulation level
N · NoneView regulation data
| State | Category |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | None |
Your requirements
A practical checklist
“Not specified” means a single yes/no requirement is not explicit in the supplied information. Read each detail for options and exceptions.
Notice
Not requiredNo notice is required. An optional signed declaration stating the child is home educated and meets compulsory attendance, with the child's name, date of birth and address, is needed only when withdrawing from a public school or to use public school programs.
Subjects
RequiredNot specified in state law
Hours / days
Not specifiedNot specified in state law. Instruction dates and hours do not have to match the local district calendar.
Testing / evaluation
Not specifiedNot specified in state law. Home-educated students may take the statewide assessment and the PSAT through their district.
Teacher qualifications
Not specifiedNot specified in state law
Records / portfolio
Not specifiedNot specified in state law
Immunizations
Not specifiedNot specified in state law
At a glance
- No notice required since July 1, 2026
- No required subjects or evaluations
- Optional declaration when leaving public school
- Can use district courses and sports
- Optional completion certificate from the state
Requirements at a glance
Read the details for your chosen homeschooling option below.
Open the full requirements table
| Requirement | What to know |
|---|---|
| Compulsory school ages | 6–18 |
| Notice required | No |
| Filing deadline | Only when withdrawing from a public school or seeking access to public school programs. |
| Required subjects | Not specified in state law |
| Instruction time | Not specified in state law. Instruction dates and hours do not have to match the local district calendar. |
| Parent qualifications | Not specified in state law |
| Tests & assessments | Not specified in state law. Home-educated students may take the statewide assessment and the PSAT through their district. |
| Records to keep | Not specified in state law |
| Immunizations | Not specified in state law |
How to start homeschooling in New Hampshire
A home-educated child is exempt from compulsory attendance, and state law no longer sets subjects, records or annual evaluations. A short optional declaration of home education is needed only when withdrawing a child from public school or when seeking access to public school courses and activities.
Choose your homeschooling option
Home education. Education provided, coordinated or directed by a parent for their own child under RSA 193-A. Children in the Education Freedom Account program are not counted as home educated.
Check the notice rules
No notice is required. An optional signed declaration stating the child is home educated and meets compulsory attendance, with the child's name, date of birth and address, is needed only when withdrawing from a public school or to use public school programs.
Check when and where to file
When: Only when withdrawing from a public school or seeking access to public school programs.
Where: Not specified in state law. The state education department no longer accepts or keeps home education notifications.
View steps as a table
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Choose your homeschooling option | Home education. Education provided, coordinated or directed by a parent for their own child under RSA 193-A. Children in the Education Freedom Account program are not counted as home educated. |
| 2. Check the notice rules | No notice is required. An optional signed declaration stating the child is home educated and meets compulsory attendance, with the child's name, date of birth and address, is needed only when withdrawing from a public school or to use public school programs. |
| 3. Check when and where to file | Only when withdrawing from a public school or seeking access to public school programs. Not specified in state law. The state education department no longer accepts or keeps home education notifications. |
Subjects to teach
- Not specified in state law
Sports & extracurricular activities
Home-educated students may use the resident district's courses and cocurricular programs, including athletics, under a school board policy that cannot be stricter for them than for enrolled students.
Official forms & law
New Hampshire Department of Education ↗
Forms & guidance
Statutes
Questions, answered.
What do I file to homeschool in New Hampshire?
No notice is required. An optional signed declaration stating the child is home educated and meets compulsory attendance, with the child's name, date of birth and address, is needed only when withdrawing from a public school or to use public school programs.
When do I file in New Hampshire?
Only when withdrawing from a public school or seeking access to public school programs.
What assessments are required in New Hampshire?
Not specified in state law. Home-educated students may take the statewide assessment and the PSAT through their district.
Check the original
Sources and last checked
- RSA Chapter 193-A, Home Education ↗New Hampshire General Court
- RSA 193:1, Duty of Parent; Compulsory Attendance ↗New Hampshire General Court
- RSA 193:1-c, Access to Public School Programs ↗New Hampshire General Court
- Home Education ↗New Hampshire Department of Education
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