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Oklahoma homeschool laws
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The short answer
In Oklahoma, a child of compulsory school age must attend school unless other means of education are provided for the full school term.
Editorial category; see the guide.
Not specified in state law
See requirements for options and exceptions.
See the full guide for age exceptions.
Regulation level
N · NoneView regulation data
| State | Category |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 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 requiredNot specified in state law. The state education department recommends a written note to the principal of the school the child would otherwise attend.
Subjects
RequiredNot specified in state law. The state education department recommends reading, writing, math, science, citizenship, the U.S. Constitution, health, safety, physical education and conservation.
Hours / days
Not specifiedThe law requires other means of education for the full term the district's schools are in session, without setting hours. The state education department recommends 180 days of about six hours.
Testing / evaluation
Not specifiedNot specified in state law. The state education department says a child returning to public school may be given a test to decide grade placement.
Teacher qualifications
Not specifiedNone. The state education department says parents do not need a teaching certificate.
Records / portfolio
Not specifiedNot specified in state law
Immunizations
Not specifiedNot specified in state law for home-educated children
At a glance
- No notice, registration or approval required by law
- Compulsory ages 5 to 18
- No state testing or teacher certification
- Education must cover the full public school term
- State education department recommends notifying the principal
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 | 5–18 |
| Notice required | No |
| Filing deadline | Not specified in state law |
| Required subjects | Not specified in state law. The state education department recommends reading, writing, math, science, citizenship, the U.S. Constitution, health, safety, physical education and conservation. |
| Instruction time | The law requires other means of education for the full term the district's schools are in session, without setting hours. The state education department recommends 180 days of about six hours. |
| Parent qualifications | None. The state education department says parents do not need a teaching certificate. |
| Tests & assessments | Not specified in state law. The state education department says a child returning to public school may be given a test to decide grade placement. |
| Records to keep | Not specified in state law |
| Immunizations | Not specified in state law for home-educated children |
How to start homeschooling in Oklahoma
State law has no separate home school statute. It does not require families to notify the district, register, get approval or test. The state education department suggests telling the local school principal in writing and following the public school calendar and subject list, but says these are recommendations, not legal requirements.
Choose your homeschooling option
Other means of education (home school). Parents provide an education other than public or private school for the full term the local schools are in session, which the compulsory attendance law allows.
Kindergarten delay. A parent may opt a child out of kindergarten by giving the school district written notice by certified mail; the child must then start school at age six.
Check the notice rules
Not specified in state law. The state education department recommends a written note to the principal of the school the child would otherwise attend.
Check when and where to file
When: Not specified in state law
Where: Not specified in state law. The state education department suggests the local school principal.
View steps as a table
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Choose your homeschooling option | Other means of education (home school). Parents provide an education other than public or private school for the full term the local schools are in session, which the compulsory attendance law allows. Kindergarten delay. A parent may opt a child out of kindergarten by giving the school district written notice by certified mail; the child must then start school at age six. |
| 2. Check the notice rules | Not specified in state law. The state education department recommends a written note to the principal of the school the child would otherwise attend. |
| 3. Check when and where to file | Not specified in state law Not specified in state law. The state education department suggests the local school principal. |
Subjects to teach
- Not specified in state law. The state education department recommends reading, writing, math, science, citizenship, the U.S. Constitution, health, safety, physical education and conservation.
Sports & extracurricular activities
Not specified in the compulsory attendance law that was reviewed. Ask the local school district.
Official forms & law
Oklahoma State Department of Education ↗
Statutes
Questions, answered.
What do I file to homeschool in Oklahoma?
Not specified in state law. The state education department recommends a written note to the principal of the school the child would otherwise attend.
When do I file in Oklahoma?
Not specified in state law
What assessments are required in Oklahoma?
Not specified in state law. The state education department says a child returning to public school may be given a test to decide grade placement.
Check the original
Sources and last checked
- 70 O.S. § 10-105, Neglect or Refusal to Compel Child to Attend School ↗Oklahoma State Courts Network (official Oklahoma Statutes)
- Home School ↗Oklahoma State Department of Education
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