Start with a featured state guide
Homeschooling in Maryland
Explore the established collection of guides on requirements, curriculum, co-ops, and oversight.
Getting oriented in Virginia
Begin with the state’s home instruction information and questions for the local school division.
Home education in Pennsylvania
Know where to find information on starting a program, documentation, and evaluation.
Home education in Florida
Find the state’s parent resources and understand the role of the local school district.
Find any U.S. state
Homeschool Today currently has introductory coverage for Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Other state links below open HSLDA’s state resources. Those external resources are not Homeschool Today articles.
50 states
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What to check in every state
Look for the legal route, notification, parent qualifications, instruction requirements, records, assessments, and any annual continuation process that applies. The details are state-specific.
If moving, review the destination state’s process before relying on the documents or arrangements used previously. Ask the relevant authority or a qualified adviser about uncertain circumstances.
Sources & further reading
Information checked October 21, 2026. This introductory guide is not a complete legal checklist. Confirm current requirements with the relevant state or local authority.