New Hampshire Homeschool Documents & Templates

What to file

simple notice

Send to

resident school district superintendent

Deadline

within 5 business days of commencing home education program

How often

one time

Free-form letter accepted?

Yes. You can write your own letter instead of using an official form.

Notification is a notice, not a request for permission. The superintendent does not need to approve the program. Notification must include child name(s), age(s), family address, and statement of intent to provide home education.

RSA 193-A:5 (notification within 5 business days of commencing)

First-time vs. renewal

Status

Not required, but recommended to prevent truancy concerns

Send to

current school and resident district superintendent

The RSA 193-A notification effectively serves as notice that the child will no longer attend public school. Some districts may have their own withdrawal forms.

RSA 193-A:2 (establishment of home education program satisfies compulsory attendance)

• ✓Student portfolio

Parents must maintain a portfolio including a log designating by title the reading materials used, and samples of writings, worksheets, workbooks, or creative materials used or developed by the child. The portfolio remains the property of the parent at all times. Must be preserved for 2 years from the date of ending instruction.

RSA 193-A:6 (portfolio of records and materials)

This page covers Home Education - Notify Resident District Superintendent. New Hampshire offers 3 different ways to homeschool, and each may require different documents:

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  Home Education - Notify Resident District Superintendent(this page): You notify your local school district superintendent within 5 business days of starting, teach required subjects (including science, math, language, history, government, health, and arts appreciation), and complete one annual evaluation of your choice. No specific instructional hours or days are required. This is the most straightforward option and keeps oversight at the local level.
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  Home Education - Notify NH Department of Education: You notify the New Hampshire Department of Education within 5 business days of starting instead of your local superintendent. The subject requirements and annual evaluation are identical to the superintendent pathway. Best for families who prefer state-level oversight rather than interacting with their local school district.
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  Home Education - Notify Participating Nonpublic School: You enroll with a participating private school that agrees to oversee your home education program, notifying them within 5 business days of starting. The subject requirements and annual evaluation are the same as the other two pathways. Best for families who want the support of a private school and an extra layer of separation from public school district oversight.

Our wizard helps you choose the right one and generates the correct documents. Compare all pathways for New Hampshire