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How to homeschool in Georgia

Only the declaration is filed; reports and test results stay with the family.

Checked November 2026 against the HSLDA summary for Georgia. Laws change, so confirm with the source before you file.

Georgia requirements at a glance

Notice to the state or district

Yes, every year. A declaration of intent filed with the Georgia Department of Education within 30 days of starting, then every year by September 1.

Minimum school time

The equivalent of 180 days, each at least 4.5 hours.

Required subjects

Reading, language arts, math, social studies and science.

Parent qualifications

A high school diploma or GED.

Testing or evaluation

An annual written progress report in each subject, and a standardized test at least every three years after 3rd grade. Both stay at home.

Records to keep

The annual progress reports, kept at least three years.

Compulsory school ages

6–16

Legal ways to homeschool in Georgia

  • Home study program

What to do, step by step

  1. 01

    File your notice

    A declaration of intent filed with the Georgia Department of Education within 30 days of starting, then every year by September 1.

    Write the letter of intent
  2. 02

    Plan 180 school days

    The equivalent of 180 days, each at least 4.5 hours. Pick your start date and breaks, and the calendar shows the exact day you reach 180 days.

    Plan the school year
  3. 03

    Track attendance as you go

    Records Georgia asks for: the annual progress reports, kept at least three years. Even where nothing is required, a dated log protects you if you move, return to school or apply to college.

    Open the attendance tracker
  4. 04

    Plan the test or evaluation

    An annual written progress report in each subject, and a standardized test at least every three years after 3rd grade. Both stay at home.

    Log test scores
  5. 05

    Keep everything in one place

    Attendance, report cards, reading and field trip logs, test scores and work samples, in the order an evaluator or a school district usually asks for them.

    See the Records Binder

Georgia homeschool questions

Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Georgia?

A declaration of intent filed with the Georgia Department of Education within 30 days of starting, then every year by September 1.

How many days do you have to homeschool in Georgia?

The equivalent of 180 days, each at least 4.5 hours.

What subjects are required in Georgia?

Reading, language arts, math, social studies and science.

Does Georgia require testing for homeschoolers?

An annual written progress report in each subject, and a standardized test at least every three years after 3rd grade. Both stay at home.

Do parents need a teaching certificate in Georgia?

A high school diploma or GED.

Confirm before you file

This page summarizes the law in plain English and is not legal advice. Read the HSLDA legal summary for Georgia and your state’s own education department page, and compare all 50 states in our homeschool laws by state guide.

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