Homeschooling in Kansas, planned for you
Start with a clear view of Kansas's notice, subject, attendance, assessment, and recordkeeping rules—then turn them into a homeschool year that works for your family.
Last reviewed August 5, 2026. This guide is informational, not legal advice; verify requirements with Kansas and your local district before acting.
Kansas requirements at a glance
This is the parent-led route most families use. If you enroll through an umbrella, private school, tutor, or public program, that option may have different rules.
- Register the homeschool once as a nonaccredited private school with the Kansas State Department of Education.
- Kansas does not publish a homeschool-specific subject list, but instruction should be substantially equivalent to public-school instruction.
- Provide instruction for a period substantially equivalent to the public-school year—typically 186 days or 1,116 hours for older grades, subject to the applicable public-school calendar rules.
- Testing is not routinely filed; keep evidence of periodic evaluation of academic progress.
- Instruction must be given by a competent instructor; no state teaching certificate is required.
Filing dates to put on your calendar
- Register the nonaccredited private school before beginning; registration is one-time unless the school's name or address changes.
Governing authority: Kansas Statutes Annotated §§ 72-3120 and 72-4345. Local procedures and alternative legal options can add detail.
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Kansas homeschool FAQ
The short version of the questions parents ask before filing, choosing subjects, and setting the school calendar.
Is homeschooling legal in Kansas?
Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Kansas when a family follows the applicable compulsory-education rules. Register the homeschool once as a nonaccredited private school with the Kansas State Department of Education. Requirements can change, so verify your plan with the relevant state agency or local district before you begin.
Do I need to notify the state or district to homeschool in Kansas?
Register the homeschool once as a nonaccredited private school with the Kansas State Department of Education.
What subjects are required for homeschoolers in Kansas?
Kansas does not publish a homeschool-specific subject list, but instruction should be substantially equivalent to public-school instruction.
How many homeschool days or hours are required in Kansas?
Provide instruction for a period substantially equivalent to the public-school year—typically 186 days or 1,116 hours for older grades, subject to the applicable public-school calendar rules.
Does Kansas require homeschool testing or a portfolio?
Testing is not routinely filed; keep evidence of periodic evaluation of academic progress.
Informational, not legal advice. Laws, agency forms, and local procedures can change. Verify current requirements with the relevant Kansas agency and your local district.
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