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Kansas Homeschool Requirements

Low Regulation

Kansas requires a one-time registration as a nonaccredited private school but no testing (K.S.A. §§72-1106(b), 72-1111(a)(2)), testing is optional and entirely the parent's choice. Instruction must be "substantially equivalent" to public school, which works out to roughly 186 days/1,116 hours rather than a fixed statutory number. For homeschool-specific questions, contact 785-368-7088.

186

days/year

Required

notification

Not required

testing

Public schools in Kansas typically start school on Aug 13, 2026. Each district sets its own date, so yours may differ.

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This data was last checked against official sources on August 4, 2026. Laws change, so if something looks off or your state updated its requirements since then, confirm current details on your state's official homeschool page or use the correction form below.

Notification

Required

Deadline: one-time at the start of homeschooling (register with the State Board before beginning)

Testing

Not required

Instructional Days Required

186days per year

Report Frequency

none

Submission Method

State portal — KSDE online NAPS registration

Key Deadlines

Notification Deadline

one-time at the start of homeschooling (register with the State Board before beginning)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the homeschool requirements in Kansas?+
Kansas requires a one-time registration as a nonaccredited private school but no testing (K.S.A. §§72-1106(b), 72-1111(a)(2)), testing is optional and entirely the parent's choice. Instruction must be "substantially equivalent" to public school, which works out to roughly 186 days/1,116 hours rather than a fixed statutory number. For homeschool-specific questions, contact 785-368-7088.
How many instructional days are required for homeschooling in Kansas?+
Kansas requires 186 instructional days per year for homeschooling families.
Does Kansas require notification to homeschool?+
Yes, Kansas requires families to submit notification to homeschool. The deadline is one-time at the start of homeschooling (register with the State Board before beginning).
Does Kansas require standardized testing for homeschoolers?+
No, Kansas does not require standardized testing for homeschool students.
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