Moderate regulation

Homeschool Laws in Georgia

Georgia requires annual Declaration of Intent and an annual progress report, with standardized testing every 3 years.

Yes, homeschooling is legal in Georgia. You submit an annual Declaration of Intent to the Georgia DOE within 30 days of starting your homeschool program, and again by September 1 each year after. The instructing parent must have at least a high school diploma or GED. You write annual progress reports for each kid (kept in your records, not submitted) and administer a nationally normed standardized test every 3 years starting in 3rd grade. 180 days of instruction per year, 4.5 hours per day.

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

Key dates

Declaration of Intent
by September 1 each year (or within 30 days of starting)
Standardized testing
every 3 years starting in 3rd grade

Where this comes from

What you need to do

  • Annual Declaration of Intent to Georgia DOE
  • Instructing parent must have HS diploma or GED
  • 180 days of instruction per year, 4.5 hours/day
  • Cover required subjects: reading, language arts, math, social studies, science
  • Annual written progress reports per kid (kept in records, not submitted)
  • Nationally normed standardized test every 3 years from 3rd grade up

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Where Georgia ranks

18states share Georgia'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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