Moderate regulation

Homeschool Laws in Colorado

Colorado requires annual notice and a year-end evaluation in grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11.

Yes, homeschooling is legal in Colorado. You file an annual Notice of Intent to Homeschool with any local school district at least 14 days before starting (and each year after). In grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11, your kid takes a nationally normed standardized test OR is evaluated by a qualified person (certified teacher or licensed psychologist). Results go in your records — submit only if requested. 172 days of instruction averaging 4 hours/day. Cover required subjects (reading, writing, speaking, math, history, civics, literature, science, US Constitution).

Last verified: May 19, 2026·Re-checked quarterly · Information, not legal advice

Key dates

Notice of Intent
at least 14 days before starting (annual)
Testing or evaluation
grades 3, 5, 7, 9, 11

Where this comes from

What you need to do

  • Annual Notice of Intent to any CO school district (14 days advance)
  • Testing or evaluation in grades 3, 5, 7, 9, 11
  • Required subjects: reading, writing, speaking, math, history, civics, literature, science, US Constitution
  • 172 days of instruction per year, ~4 hours/day
  • Results kept in records — submitted only if district requests

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CO's grade-band testing is every other year, not annual. We track which year your kid hits the test grades and recommend approved testers.

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Where Colorado ranks

18states share Colorado's regulation level

Across the 50 states + DC, the homeschool-regulation breakdown is:

Low regulation26 states
Moderate regulation18 states
High regulation7 states
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Last verified May 19, 2026. We re-check sources quarterly. This page is information, not legal advice — confirm specifics with your local district or a homeschool attorney before filing.
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