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Kentucky Homeschool Requirements

Low Regulation

Kentucky requires 170 days / 1,062 hours of instruction (KRS §159.030, §159.040) and no standardized test, families choose how to document progress. No results are proactively submitted to the district. For homeschool-specific questions, contact [email protected].

170

days/year

Required

notification

Not required

testing

Public schools in Kentucky typically start school on Aug 6–12, 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: within 10 days of the start of the school year (KRS §159.030(1)(b))

Testing

Not required

Instructional Days Required

170days per year

Report Frequency

none actively submitted — attendance and "scholarship reports" (grades, portfolio, or test results, family's choice) must be kept and updated roughly every 6–9 weeks, but only the initial/annual notice is filed

Submission Method

district-specific — mailed (certified mail recommended) to the local district superintendent

Key Deadlines

Notification Deadline

within 10 days of the start of the school year (KRS §159.030(1)(b))

Report Due

none actively submitted — attendance and "scholarship reports" (grades, portfolio, or test results, family's choice) must be kept and updated roughly every 6–9 weeks, but only the initial/annual notice is filed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the homeschool requirements in Kentucky?+
Kentucky requires 170 days / 1,062 hours of instruction (KRS §159.030, §159.040) and no standardized test, families choose how to document progress. No results are proactively submitted to the district. For homeschool-specific questions, contact [email protected].
How many instructional days are required for homeschooling in Kentucky?+
Kentucky requires 170 instructional days per year for homeschooling families.
Does Kentucky require notification to homeschool?+
Yes, Kentucky requires families to submit notification to homeschool. The deadline is within 10 days of the start of the school year (KRS §159.030(1)(b)).
Does Kentucky require standardized testing for homeschoolers?+
No, Kentucky does not require standardized testing for homeschool students.
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