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Nebraska Homeschool Requirements

Low Regulation

Nebraska requires annual notice but no testing (Neb. Rev. Stat. §79-1601 et seq., Rule 13). Instructional time is set in hours, not days: 1,032 hours/year for elementary grades (≈172 days at 6 hours/day, shown here) and 1,080 hours/year for secondary grades (≈180 days). For homeschool-specific questions, contact [email protected] or 402-471-0336.

172

days/year

Required

notification

Not required

testing

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Notification

Required

Deadline: annual, by July 15 (Form A + B)

Testing

Not required

Required Subjects

  • Language Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Health

Instructional Days Required

172days per year

Report Frequency

annual

Submission Method

exemptschool.education.ne.gov or mail

Key Deadlines

Notification Deadline

annual, by July 15 (Form A + B)

Report Due

annual

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the homeschool requirements in Nebraska?+
Nebraska requires annual notice but no testing (Neb. Rev. Stat. §79-1601 et seq., Rule 13). Instructional time is set in hours, not days: 1,032 hours/year for elementary grades (≈172 days at 6 hours/day, shown here) and 1,080 hours/year for secondary grades (≈180 days). For homeschool-specific questions, contact [email protected] or 402-471-0336.
How many instructional days are required for homeschooling in Nebraska?+
Nebraska requires 172 instructional days per year for homeschooling families.
Does Nebraska require notification to homeschool?+
Yes, Nebraska requires families to submit notification to homeschool. The deadline is annual, by July 15 (Form A + B).
Does Nebraska require standardized testing for homeschoolers?+
No, Nebraska does not require standardized testing for homeschool students.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Nebraska?+
Nebraska requires the following subjects to be taught: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Health.
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