California
Homeschooling in California
The summaries below describe four different approaches, or alternative ways, the state of California offers homeschooling families to meet state compulsory education requirements. Additional and more extensive help can be found within our e-book: California Homeschool Legal Workbook: Your Guide to Compliance - Facts & Forms, prepared by HomeSchoolLegal.com.
Approach 1 |
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| Approach: | Establish a private school |
| Restrictions: | Teacher must be “capable of teaching” |
| Reporting: | File annual private school affidavit between October 1-15 containing this information: http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/cd/psfaq.asp#psfaqs3 |
| Recordkeeping: | Maintain an attendance register and copy of affidavit |
| Requirements: | Specific subjects same as public school, and in English. For Grades 1-6: English, mathematics, social sciences, science, fine arts, health and physical education. For Grades 7-12: English, social sciences, foreign language, science, mathematics, fine arts, and applied arts. Attend 175 days per year, 3 hours per day, between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Testing: | Not required |
| Compulsory Attendance: | Applies by the 6th birthday in the year in which the child turns 6 on or before December 2nd and under 18 years of age |
| Source of Law: | California Education Code, section 48200 et. Seq |
| NOTE: | This is not intended to be legal advice and is offered only as an educational service for visitors to www.Home-School-Inc.com and www.HomeSchoolLegal.com. It is not a substitute for competent legal advice. Requirements may change at any time, and interpretations of the law and regulations can differ. Consult a legal services provider and a local hoomeschooling support group for more specific information. |
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Approach 2 |
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| Approach: | Hire a private tutor |
| Restrictions: | Teacher certification required |
| Reporting: | None |
| Recordkeeping: | None |
| Requirements: | Subjects required must be the several branches of study taught in the public schools and in English. Attend 175 days per year, 3 hours per day, between 8 am and 4 pm |
| Testing: | Not required |
| Compulsory Attendance: | Applies by the 6th birthday in the year in which the child turns 6 on or before December 2nd and under 18 years of age |
| Source of Law: | California Education Code, section 48200 et. Seq |
| NOTE: | This is not intended to be legal advice and is offered only as an educational service for visitors to www.Home-School-Inc.com and www.HomeSchoolLegal.com. It is not a substitute for competent legal advice. Requirements may change at any time, and interpretations of the law and regulations can differ. Consult a legal services provider and a local hoomeschooling support group for more specific information. |
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Approach 3 |
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| Approach: | Use a public school independent service program (ISP) or public charter school |
| Restrictions: | Teacher certification not required |
| Reporting: | As required by program |
| Recordkeeping: | As required by program |
| Requirements: | As required by program |
| Testing: | As required by program |
| Compulsory Attendance: | Applies by the 6th birthday in the year in which the child turns 6 on or before December 2nd and under 18 years of age |
| Source of Law: | California Education Code, section 48200 et. Seq |
| NOTE: | This is not intended to be legal advice and is offered only as an educational service for visitors to www.Home-School-Inc.com and www.HomeSchoolLegal.com. It is not a substitute for competent legal advice. Requirements may change at any time, and interpretations of the law and regulations can differ. Consult a legal services provider and a local hoomeschooling support group for more specific information. |
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Approach 4 |
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| Approach: | Enroll in independent study through a private school |
| Restrictions: | Teacher must be “capable of teaching” |
| Reporting: | As required by private school |
| Recordkeeping: | As required by private school |
| Requirements: | Subjects as required by program |
| Testing: | As required by program |
| Compulsory Attendance: | Applies by the 6th birthday in the year in which the child turns 6 on or before December 2nd and under 18 years of age |
| Source of Law: | California Education Code, section 48200 et. Seq |
| NOTE: | This is not intended to be legal advice and is offered only as an educational service for visitors to www.Home-School-Inc.com and www.HomeSchoolLegal.com. It is not a substitute for competent legal advice. Requirements may change at any time, and interpretations of the law and regulations can differ. Consult a legal services provider and a local hoomeschooling support group for more specific information. |
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