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2026 State Guide
Homeschooling in Oregon: Requirements & Rules
Homeschooling is legal in Oregon, 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
- One-time notice
- Instruction time
- No state mandate
- Required subjects
- 6 subjects
- Assessment
- Required
- Recordkeeping
- Required
- Compulsory ages
- 6–18
Notification
Oregon requires one-time notice, due annual.
One-time notice of intent to your Education Service District within 10 days of starting — not annual.
Instruction time
Oregon sets no statewide requirement for days or hours of instruction.
No specific hour requirement.
Required subjects
- Language arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social studies
- Health
- Physical education
Core subjects required.
Assessment & testing
Oregon requires periodic assessment of homeschooled students.
Testing required in grades 3, 5, 8, and 10. Results submitted to ODE.
Recordkeeping
Oregon requires homeschool families to maintain records.
Records of subjects and test results required.
Parent qualifications
None required.
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Frequently asked questions
Is homeschooling legal in Oregon?
Yes — homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. In Oregon, families must meet notification plus testing and/or record requirements. Children ages 6–18 fall under compulsory education law.
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Oregon?
Yes. Oregon requires one-time notice — annual. One-time notice of intent to your Education Service District within 10 days of starting — not annual.
How many days or hours of instruction does Oregon require?
Oregon sets no statewide day or hour mandate for homeschoolers. No specific hour requirement.
What subjects are required in Oregon?
Oregon requires: Language arts, Mathematics, Science, Social studies, Health, Physical education. Core subjects required.
Is testing or assessment required for homeschoolers in Oregon?
Yes — Oregon has an assessment requirement. Testing required in grades 3, 5, 8, and 10. Results submitted to ODE.
What records do homeschoolers need to keep in Oregon?
Oregon requires families to keep homeschool records. Records of subjects and test results required.
Official sources
Verify current requirements with the Oregon Department of Education and HSLDA’s Oregon 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.