Nebraska Homeschool High School Guide

Parent-issued diploma recognized. Carries legal weight for satisfying compulsory attendance mandate.

Parent-created. No state template.

Program

Part-time public school enrollment (Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-2,136)

Eligibility

Exempt school (homeschool) students; school board must establish policies

How to enroll

Contact local school district

Cost

Free (public school courses)

Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-2,136(1)

Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-2,136 (LB 821, 2006; amended LB 306, 2025)

What's covered

Sports and Other activities

Eligibility

Same requirements as enrolled students. For NSAA athletics: must enroll in 5 credit hours at the public school per 79-2,136(3).

Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-2,136(2)-(3)

Nebraska offers 2 different ways to homeschool. High school options like dual enrollment and sports access may vary by pathway.

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  Exempt School (Rule 13) : You file a Statement of Election and Assurances with the Nebraska Department of Education by July 15 each year, teach five required subjects, and provide 1,032 instructional hours (elementary) or 1,080 hours (secondary). No testing, no curriculum review, and no records need to be submitted — the annual filing is your only obligation to the state. LB1027 (2024) significantly reduced requirements, removing curriculum reporting, student testing, and school visits.
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  Approved or Accredited Private School (Rule 10) : You operate as an approved or accredited private school under Rule 10, which requires certified teachers, a state-approved curriculum, standardized testing, and regular NDE oversight and inspections. This pathway is not practical for individual homeschool families and is designed for established private school operations.

Our wizard helps you choose the right one. Compare all pathways for Nebraska