Low regulation

Homeschool Laws in Delaware

Delaware requires annual enrollment notice but no testing, curriculum approval, or formal evaluations.

Yes, homeschooling is legal in Delaware. You enroll your homeschool with the state DOE each year — pick from three statuses: single-family home school, multi-family home school, or single-family home school under a recognized organization. Once enrolled, you file an annual attendance report showing your kid attended at least 180 days. No required subjects list, no testing requirements, no curriculum approval. Delaware is one of the easier East Coast states for paperwork.

Last updated: May 19, 2026·Compiled by our research team, not yet independently reviewed · Information, not legal advice

Key dates

Annual enrollment with DOE
by July 31 each year
Attendance report
by July 31 of following year

Where this comes from

What you need to do

  • Enroll homeschool annually with Delaware DOE (online)
  • Pick status: single-family, multi-family, or under a recognized organization
  • 180 days of instruction per year
  • Annual attendance report submitted to state
  • No curriculum approval, no required subjects list, no testing

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Where Delaware ranks

26states share Delaware's regulation level

Across all 51 states, the homeschool-regulation breakdown is:

Low regulation26 states
Moderate regulation18 states
High regulation7 states
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Last updated May 19, 2026. Compiled by our research team, not yet independently reviewed. This page is information, not legal advice — confirm specifics with your local district or a homeschool attorney before filing.
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