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Pennsylvania
What you need to do
- 1Send a detailed plan to superintendent of the school district of residence by August 1 annually; prior to commencing if starting mid-year
- 2Teach 10 required subjects
- 3Submit assessment results annually
- 4Meet the 900 hours/year minimum
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We generate your notarized affidavit and curriculum plan — addressed to your superintendent.
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Does your state fund homeschooling?
16 states offer Education Savings Accounts worth thousands per student. Families with IEPs or learning differences often qualify for additional funding. Find out what your state offers.
Check your state's ESA program →How It Works
Tell us about your family
Your state, children's ages, and any special circumstances: IEPs, 504 plans, learning differences, or religious preferences. We factor all of it into your plan.
We build your plan
A personalized checklist with every deadline, step-by-step instructions, and the exact letters you need to file. No research on your part. It takes about 5 minutes.
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Ready-to-sign letters addressed to the right people. Just print, sign, and send.
Built on real data, not guesswork
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State law, not secondhand summaries
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jurisdictions
Every state + Washington, D.C.
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Withdrawal letters, notification letters, and intent-to-homeschool forms. Generated for your state, addressed to the right people.
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Common questions from families like yours
Is homeschooling legal?
Yes. Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Every state has laws that protect your right to educate your children at home. What varies is the process: some states ask you to send a letter to your school district, some ask you to file a simple form once a year, and some require no paperwork at all. The rules are different everywhere, but the right is the same: you are allowed to do this.
Do I need a teaching degree?
No. The vast majority of states require no teaching credentials whatsoever. Most states have zero requirements for the parent's education level. A handful ask for a high school diploma or GED. If you care enough to be reading this page, you are qualified.
Can someone inspect my home?
No. Homeschooling is not a home inspection. No state gives officials the right to enter your house and look around. Homeschool oversight, in states that have it, means things like submitting test scores by mail or meeting with a teacher to review your child's work. These happen on your terms, on your schedule.
Will my kids be able to go to college?
Yes. Homeschooled students are accepted at colleges and universities across the country, including the most selective schools. Many colleges actively recruit homeschoolers. Research consistently shows that homeschooled students perform at or above average on standardized tests and in college coursework.
What about socialization?
Homeschooled kids are not isolated. Most homeschooled kids have rich social lives through co-ops, sports leagues, community classes, scouting, music lessons, and volunteer work. Many families find that homeschooling gives their kids more meaningful social time, not less. Homeschool communities exist in every state.
What if it doesn't work out?
You can always send your child back to public school. Homeschooling is not a permanent, irreversible decision. If you try it for a semester or a year and decide it is not the right fit, your child can re-enroll. Every state allows this. Most families who try homeschooling keep going, but knowing you have an exit ramp makes it easier to take the first step.
My child has an IEP or special needs. Can I still homeschool?
Yes. You have the right to homeschool a child with an IEP, a 504 plan, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or any other learning difference. In many states, your child can still receive certain services from the school district, like speech therapy or occupational therapy, even after you withdraw. And 29 states now offer Education Savings Accounts that can help cover the cost of private therapies, tutoring, and specialized curriculum. When you use our tool, we show you exactly what your state allows.
I already homeschool. Is this for me?
Yes. If you moved to a new state, need to check what your district can actually require, or just want to make sure you have not missed a filing deadline, this tool is built for you. We track the difference between what the law requires and what districts sometimes ask for, so you can push back with confidence.
Homeschool requirements by state
Every state has different rules for homeschooling. Some require a letter to your school district. Others ask for testing or portfolio reviews. A few require nothing at all. Instead of piecing together answers from forums, blogs, and state DOE pages, let HomeschoolLeap do it. Requirements sourced directly from state statute for all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Select your state and get a personalized compliance plan, filing checklists, and ready-to-file documents in minutes.