New Jersey Homeschool Requirements
No Notice RequiredNew Jersey requires "equivalent instruction elsewhere than at school" (N.J.S.A. 18A:38-25) but does not define it further, and does not require notification, testing, or approval, confirmed directly by NJDOE's own FAQ. New Jersey sets NO instructional-day count in statute. 180 is shown as a general recommendation only, not a legal requirement.
No Minimum
180 days is a recommendation
Not required
notification
Not required
testing
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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.
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New Jersey 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.
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