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2026 State Guide
Homeschooling in Kentucky: Requirements & Rules
Homeschooling is legal in Kentucky, and no notification to the state is required to begin homeschooling. Here’s everything you need to stay compliant, in plain English.
- Regulation level
- None
- Notification
- Annual notice
- Instruction time
- 170 days/year
- Required subjects
- 6 subjects
- Assessment
- Not required
- Recordkeeping
- Required
- Compulsory ages
- 6–18
Notification
Kentucky requires annual notice, due within the first two weeks of the school year.
Send an annual private-school notice of attendance to your local board of education.
Instruction time
Kentucky requires 170 days of instruction per school year.
At least 1,062 hours of instruction over at least 170 days.
Required subjects
- Reading
- Writing
- Mathematics
- Science
- History
- Civics
Subjects typically including reading, writing, math, science, history, and civics.
Assessment & testing
No statewide testing or assessment is required in Kentucky.
No assessment requirement.
Recordkeeping
Kentucky requires homeschool families to maintain records.
Attendance records required.
Parent qualifications
None required.
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Frequently asked questions
Is homeschooling legal in Kentucky?
Yes — homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. In Kentucky, no notification to the state is required to begin homeschooling. Children ages 6–18 fall under compulsory education law.
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky requires annual notice — within the first two weeks of the school year. Send an annual private-school notice of attendance to your local board of education.
How many days or hours of instruction does Kentucky require?
Kentucky requires 170 days of instruction per year. At least 1,062 hours of instruction over at least 170 days.
What subjects are required in Kentucky?
Kentucky requires: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, History, Civics. Subjects typically including reading, writing, math, science, history, and civics.
Is testing or assessment required for homeschoolers in Kentucky?
No statewide assessment is required in Kentucky. No assessment requirement.
What records do homeschoolers need to keep in Kentucky?
Kentucky requires families to keep homeschool records. Attendance records required.
Official sources
Verify current requirements with the Kentucky Department of Education and HSLDA’s Kentucky 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.