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Homeschool Requirements in New Hampshire

Complete compliance guide — updated May 2026

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At a Glance

Notification Required

Yes

Testing Required

Yes

Portfolio Required

Notification & Registration

New Hampshire parents must file a Notice of Intent with their local school district or the state Commissioner of Education before starting and each August 1 thereafter.

Required Subjects

ScienceMathematicsLanguage ArtsSocial StudiesHealthHistoryGovernmentFine Arts

Key Steps to Get Started

1File a Notice of Intent with your local school district or the state Commissioner by August 1 each year
2Teach required subjects
3Have your child assessed annually — standardized test, portfolio, or other approved evaluation
4Submit assessment results to your district or the Commissioner

Official Resources

New Hampshire Department of Education →HSLDA New Hampshire Guide →

New Hampshire Compliance Checklist

Last verified May 24, 2026

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File Notice of Intent
Before you start homeschooling and every year by August 1, submit a Notice of Intent to your local school district or the state Commissioner of Education.
View official source (State DOE) →
Teach all required subjects
Your homeschool program must cover Science, Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Studies, Health, History, Government, and Fine Arts.
View official source (HSLDA) →
Conduct annual assessment
Each year, have your child assessed using a standardized test, a portfolio review, or another approved evaluation method.
View official source (State DOE) →
Submit assessment results
After your child's annual assessment is complete, send the results to your local school district or the state Commissioner of Education.
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