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Homeschool Requirements in Kansas

Complete compliance guide — updated May 2026

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At a Glance

Notification Required

Yes

Testing Required

Portfolio Required

Notification & Registration

Kansas parents must register their home as a non-accredited private school with the Kansas State Department of Education by the start of the school year.

Required Subjects

Language ArtsMathematicsScienceSocial StudiesHistoryGovernmentHealthPhysical Education

Key Steps to Get Started

1Register your home as a non-accredited private school with the Kansas State Department of Education
2Teach required subjects
3No testing or portfolio required
4No teaching credential required

Official Resources

Kansas Department of Education →HSLDA Kansas Guide →

Kansas Compliance Checklist

Last verified May 24, 2026

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Register home as a non-accredited private school
Before the school year begins, register your home as a non-accredited private school with the Kansas State Department of Education. This is how Kansas recognizes your homeschool as a legal school.
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Teach Language Arts
Include Language Arts as part of your homeschool curriculum each school year.
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Teach Mathematics
Include Mathematics as part of your homeschool curriculum each school year.
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Teach Science
Include Science as part of your homeschool curriculum each school year.
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Teach Social Studies
Include Social Studies as part of your homeschool curriculum each school year.
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Teach History
Include History as part of your homeschool curriculum each school year.
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Teach Government
Include Government as part of your homeschool curriculum each school year.
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Teach Health
Include Health as part of your homeschool curriculum each school year.
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Teach Physical Education
Include Physical Education as part of your homeschool curriculum each school year.
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