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How to homeschool in New Hampshire

Most of HB 1268 took effect July 1, 2026, and some sections on January 1, 2027.

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

New Hampshire requirements at a glance

Notice to the state or district

No. None since HB 1268 (signed July 10, 2026). A declaration is only needed when withdrawing from public school or asking for public school access.

Minimum school time

None set.

Required subjects

None prescribed.

Parent qualifications

None.

Testing or evaluation

None since HB 1268 removed the annual evaluation.

Records to keep

None since HB 1268 removed the record-keeping requirement.

Compulsory school ages

6–18

Legal ways to homeschool in New Hampshire

  • Home education program

What to do, step by step

  1. 01

    Plan your school year

    New Hampshire sets no minimum number of days or hours. A planned calendar still makes the year easier to keep on track.

    Plan the school year
  2. 02

    Track attendance as you go

    Records New Hampshire asks for: none since HB 1268 removed the record-keeping requirement. Even where nothing is required, a dated log protects you if you move, return to school or apply to college.

    Open the attendance tracker
  3. 03

    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

New Hampshire homeschool questions

Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in New Hampshire?

None since HB 1268 (signed July 10, 2026). A declaration is only needed when withdrawing from public school or asking for public school access.

How many days do you have to homeschool in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire does not set a minimum number of days or hours for homeschoolers.

What subjects are required in New Hampshire?

None prescribed.

Does New Hampshire require testing for homeschoolers?

None since HB 1268 removed the annual evaluation.

Do parents need a teaching certificate in New Hampshire?

No. Parents do not need any particular qualification.

Confirm before you file

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

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