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2026 State Guide
Homeschooling in Wyoming: Requirements & Rules
Homeschooling is legal in Wyoming, and requirements are minimal — typically a simple notification. Here’s everything you need to stay compliant, in plain English.
- Regulation level
- Low
- Notification
- Not required
- Instruction time
- No state mandate
- Required subjects
- 8 subjects
- Assessment
- Not required
- Recordkeeping
- Not mandated
- Compulsory ages
- 7–16
Notification
Wyoming does not require notification to begin homeschooling.
Under the Homeschool Freedom Act (HB 46, effective July 2025) no standing or annual notice is required — only a withdrawal notice if pulling a child from public school.
Instruction time
Wyoming sets no statewide requirement for days or hours of instruction.
No day/hour mandate — the statute requires only a sequentially progressive curriculum in the listed subjects; 175 days is the public-school term.
Required subjects
- Reading
- Writing
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social studies
- Health
- Arts
- Physical education
Core subjects required.
Assessment & testing
No statewide testing or assessment is required in Wyoming.
No assessment requirement.
Recordkeeping
Wyoming has no formal recordkeeping mandate — but attendance, hours, and work samples are still worth keeping: they make transcripts and evaluations painless, and protect you if your situation is ever questioned.
No submission or recordkeeping mandate remains after HB 46; keeping records is still recommended.
Parent qualifications
None required.
Track Wyoming’s requirements automatically
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Frequently asked questions
Is homeschooling legal in Wyoming?
Yes — homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. In Wyoming, requirements are minimal — typically a simple notification. Children ages 7–16 fall under compulsory education law.
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Wyoming?
No. Wyoming does not require families to notify the state or district to begin homeschooling. Under the Homeschool Freedom Act (HB 46, effective July 2025) no standing or annual notice is required — only a withdrawal notice if pulling a child from public school.
How many days or hours of instruction does Wyoming require?
Wyoming sets no statewide day or hour mandate for homeschoolers. No day/hour mandate — the statute requires only a sequentially progressive curriculum in the listed subjects; 175 days is the public-school term.
What subjects are required in Wyoming?
Wyoming requires: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social studies, Health, Arts, Physical education. Core subjects required.
Is testing or assessment required for homeschoolers in Wyoming?
No statewide assessment is required in Wyoming. No assessment requirement.
What records do homeschoolers need to keep in Wyoming?
Wyoming has no formal recordkeeping mandate — but keeping attendance, hours, and work samples is strongly recommended: it protects you if requirements change or your situation is ever questioned, and it makes transcripts possible later. No submission or recordkeeping mandate remains after HB 46; keeping records is still recommended.
Official sources
Verify current requirements with the Wyoming Department of Education and HSLDA’s Wyoming 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.