New Hampshire Homeschool Requirements

No Notice Required

New Hampshire recently eliminated its notification and assessment requirements: 2026 N.H. Laws Ch. 290 (HB 1268), signed by Governor Ayotte on July 10, 2026, made annual notification and annual evaluation/recordkeeping optional rather than mandatory, effective July 1, 2026 (a handful of related provisions are delayed to January 1, 2027). This is a very recent change. HSLDA's own state-summary page has not yet been updated and still shows notification and assessment as required, which is now stale; HSLDA's own dedicated article on HB 1268 confirms the change. New Hampshire has never set a minimum number of instructional days or hours, before or after this law. The 180-day figure shown is a general recommendation only. Given how fresh this law is, re-verify in the next couple of months as state guidance catches up.

No Minimum

180 days is a recommendation

Not required

notification

Not required

testing

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Triple-Checked

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

Not required

Testing

Not required

Required Subjects

  • Science
  • Mathematics
  • Language
  • Government
  • History
  • Health
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Spelling
  • Constitutions
  • Art and Music

Instructional Days

No Minimum

New Hampshire does not set a minimum number of instructional days or hours by law. 180 days is shown here as a general planning recommendation only, not a legal requirement.

Report Frequency

none

Submission Method

N/A; an optional declaration, if filed, goes to the resident district superintendent, NH DOE, or a participating nonpublic school

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the homeschool requirements in New Hampshire?+
New Hampshire recently eliminated its notification and assessment requirements: 2026 N.H. Laws Ch. 290 (HB 1268), signed by Governor Ayotte on July 10, 2026, made annual notification and annual evaluation/recordkeeping optional rather than mandatory, effective July 1, 2026 (a handful of related provisions are delayed to January 1, 2027). This is a very recent change. HSLDA's own state-summary page has not yet been updated and still shows notification and assessment as required, which is now stale; HSLDA's own dedicated article on HB 1268 confirms the change. New Hampshire has never set a minimum number of instructional days or hours, before or after this law. The 180-day figure shown is a general recommendation only. Given how fresh this law is, re-verify in the next couple of months as state guidance catches up.
How many instructional days are required for homeschooling in New Hampshire?+
New Hampshire does not set a minimum number of instructional days or hours by law. 180 days is shown as a general planning recommendation only, not a legal requirement.
Does New Hampshire require notification to homeschool?+
No, New Hampshire does not require notification to homeschool.
Does New Hampshire require standardized testing for homeschoolers?+
No, New Hampshire does not require standardized testing for homeschool students.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in New Hampshire?+
New Hampshire requires the following subjects to be taught: Science, Mathematics, Language, Government, History, Health, Reading, Writing, Spelling, Constitutions, Art and Music.

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