All 50 states → Georgia
2026 State Guide
Homeschooling in Georgia: Requirements & Rules
Homeschooling is legal in Georgia, and families must meet notification plus testing and/or record requirements. Here’s everything you need to stay compliant, in plain English.
- Regulation level
- Moderate
- Notification
- Annual notice
- Instruction time
- 180 days/year
- Required subjects
- 5 subjects
- Assessment
- Required
- Recordkeeping
- Required
- Compulsory ages
- 6–16
Notification
Georgia requires annual notice, due september 1 annually.
File a Declaration of Intent with the Georgia Department of Education each year by September 1.
Instruction time
Georgia requires 180 days of instruction per school year.
180 days with each school day at least 4.5 hours (≈810 hours/year) for students in a home study program.
Required subjects
- Reading
- Language arts
- Mathematics
- Social studies
- Science
Required: reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science.
Assessment & testing
Georgia requires periodic assessment of homeschooled students.
Annual assessment required in grades 3, 6, 9, and 12. Must be a nationally standardized achievement test. Results kept by parent — not submitted to state.
Recordkeeping
Georgia requires homeschool families to maintain records.
Must keep attendance records and a portfolio of student work.
Parent qualifications
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Track Georgia’s requirements automatically
Homeschool Wizard logs your school days, hours, and subjects against Georgia’s rules — and turns them into portfolio PDFs, transcripts, and report cards when you need them. Free for one student.
Private by design: your family’s records stay on your device.
Frequently asked questions
Is homeschooling legal in Georgia?
Yes — homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. In Georgia, families must meet notification plus testing and/or record requirements. Children ages 6–16 fall under compulsory education law.
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia requires annual notice — september 1 annually. File a Declaration of Intent with the Georgia Department of Education each year by September 1.
How many days or hours of instruction does Georgia require?
Georgia requires 180 days of instruction per year. 180 days with each school day at least 4.5 hours (≈810 hours/year) for students in a home study program.
What subjects are required in Georgia?
Georgia requires: Reading, Language arts, Mathematics, Social studies, Science. Required: reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science.
Is testing or assessment required for homeschoolers in Georgia?
Yes — Georgia has an assessment requirement. Annual assessment required in grades 3, 6, 9, and 12. Must be a nationally standardized achievement test. Results kept by parent — not submitted to state.
What records do homeschoolers need to keep in Georgia?
Georgia requires families to keep homeschool records. Must keep attendance records and a portfolio of student work.
Official sources
Verify current requirements with the Georgia Department of Education and HSLDA’s Georgia page.
Not legal advice. This data is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Homeschool laws change frequently. Always verify requirements with your state's Department of Education or a qualified homeschool legal organization before making compliance decisions. Requirements shown were last verified 2026-09.