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Georgia Homeschool Requirements

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Georgia's home study law (O.C.G.A. Sec. 20-2-690) requires an annual Declaration of Intent filed electronically with the Georgia Department of Education within 30 days of starting and by September 1 each year after, 180 days of at least 4.5 hours of instruction per day (a real statutory minimum), and a teaching parent with at least a high school diploma or GED. Standardized testing is required only once every three years starting at the end of 3rd grade, but scores are retained by the parent and are NOT submitted to any school authority, only administration is mandatory. For homeschool-specific questions, contact [email protected] or (404) 656-3083.

180

days/year

Required

notification

Required

testing

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Notification

Required

Deadline: Declaration of Intent within 30 days of starting, and by September 1 every year thereafter

Testing

Required

Frequency: Nationally standardized test at least every three years, beginning at the end of 3rd grade (effectively grades 3, 6, 9, 12); results retained by the parent, not submitted to the state

Required Subjects

  • Reading
  • Language Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Science

Instructional Days Required

180days per year

Report Frequency

annual

Submission Method

Declaration of Intent filed electronically with the Georgia Department of Education. Attendance and progress records are kept by the parent, not routinely submitted.

Key Deadlines

Notification Deadline

Declaration of Intent within 30 days of starting, and by September 1 every year thereafter

Testing Requirement

Nationally standardized test at least every three years, beginning at the end of 3rd grade (effectively grades 3, 6, 9, 12); results retained by the parent, not submitted to the state

Report Due

annual

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the homeschool requirements in Georgia?+
Georgia's home study law (O.C.G.A. Sec. 20-2-690) requires an annual Declaration of Intent filed electronically with the Georgia Department of Education within 30 days of starting and by September 1 each year after, 180 days of at least 4.5 hours of instruction per day (a real statutory minimum), and a teaching parent with at least a high school diploma or GED. Standardized testing is required only once every three years starting at the end of 3rd grade, but scores are retained by the parent and are NOT submitted to any school authority, only administration is mandatory. For homeschool-specific questions, contact [email protected] or (404) 656-3083.
How many instructional days are required for homeschooling in Georgia?+
Georgia requires 180 instructional days per year for homeschooling families.
Does Georgia require notification to homeschool?+
Yes, Georgia requires families to submit notification to homeschool. The deadline is Declaration of Intent within 30 days of starting, and by September 1 every year thereafter.
Does Georgia require standardized testing for homeschoolers?+
Yes, Georgia requires testing for homeschool students. Testing frequency: Nationally standardized test at least every three years, beginning at the end of 3rd grade (effectively grades 3, 6, 9, 12); results retained by the parent, not submitted to the state.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Georgia?+
Georgia requires the following subjects to be taught: Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science.
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