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Oregon Homeschool Requirements

Moderate Regulation

Oregon requires a one-time notification and periodic grade-level testing (ORS 339.030(1)(e), 339.035; OAR 581-021-0026), filed with your regional Education Service District rather than your local district. Oregon sets NO minimum instructional days or hours in statute. 180 is shown as a general recommendation only.

No Minimum

180 days is a recommendation

Required

notification

Required

testing

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Notification

Required

Deadline: within 10 days of starting home instruction, or of moving into a new Education Service District region — a one-time filing, not annual

Testing

Required

Frequency: grades 3, 5, 8, and 10, due by August 15 of the relevant year; the first test is required at least 18 months after leaving public school

Instructional Days

No Minimum

Oregon 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 proactive — results are kept by the parent and given to the ESD only if requested

Submission Method

Regional Education Service District (ESD) — not your local school district

Key Deadlines

Notification Deadline

within 10 days of starting home instruction, or of moving into a new Education Service District region — a one-time filing, not annual

Testing Requirement

grades 3, 5, 8, and 10, due by August 15 of the relevant year; the first test is required at least 18 months after leaving public school

Report Due

none proactive — results are kept by the parent and given to the ESD only if requested

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the homeschool requirements in Oregon?+
Oregon requires a one-time notification and periodic grade-level testing (ORS 339.030(1)(e), 339.035; OAR 581-021-0026), filed with your regional Education Service District rather than your local district. Oregon sets NO minimum instructional days or hours in statute. 180 is shown as a general recommendation only.
How many instructional days are required for homeschooling in Oregon?+
Oregon 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 Oregon require notification to homeschool?+
Yes, Oregon requires families to submit notification to homeschool. The deadline is within 10 days of starting home instruction, or of moving into a new Education Service District region — a one-time filing, not annual.
Does Oregon require standardized testing for homeschoolers?+
Yes, Oregon requires testing for homeschool students. Testing frequency: grades 3, 5, 8, and 10, due by August 15 of the relevant year; the first test is required at least 18 months after leaving public school.
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