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How to homeschool in Wyoming

Withdraw in writing if your child is leaving a public school.

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

Wyoming requirements at a glance

Notice to the state or district

No. None for homeschooling. If you withdraw a child from public school, send the principal a written withdrawal notice.

Minimum school time

None set.

Required subjects

Reading, writing, math, civics, history, literature and science, in a sequentially progressive curriculum.

Parent qualifications

None.

Testing or evaluation

None required.

Records to keep

None required.

Compulsory school ages

7–16

Legal ways to homeschool in Wyoming

  • Homeschool statute
  • Church or religious school

Each option has its own rules. The table above mainly describes the first option listed; read the source before choosing.

What to do, step by step

  1. 01

    Plan your school year

    Wyoming 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 Wyoming asks for: none required. 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

Wyoming homeschool questions

Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Wyoming?

None for homeschooling. If you withdraw a child from public school, send the principal a written withdrawal notice.

How many days do you have to homeschool in Wyoming?

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

What subjects are required in Wyoming?

Reading, writing, math, civics, history, literature and science, in a sequentially progressive curriculum.

Does Wyoming require testing for homeschoolers?

None required.

Do parents need a teaching certificate in Wyoming?

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 Wyoming and your state’s own education department page, and compare all 50 states in our homeschool laws by state guide.

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