Moderate regulation

Homeschool Laws in Nebraska

Nebraska treats homeschools as 'exempt schools' — file forms annually with the state DOE, no testing required.

Yes, homeschooling is legal in Nebraska. Homeschools are classified as "exempt schools" under state law. By July 15 each year, you file two forms with the Nebraska Department of Education: Form A (Notice of Intent and Information for Exempt School Program) and Form B (Parent's Statement of Belief or Statement of Election). The Form B is interesting — it states either a religious basis for the exemption OR an election to be exempt because state regulation would interfere with your educational decisions. Both are equally valid. No standardized testing, no curriculum approval required.

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

Key dates

Form A + Form B filing
by July 15 each year

Where this comes from

What you need to do

  • Annual Form A (Notice of Intent) + Form B (Statement of Belief or Election) to NE DOE
  • Homeschools classified as "exempt schools"
  • Form B states religious basis OR election to be exempt
  • Cover required subject areas (language arts, math, science, social studies, health)
  • 1,032 hours of instruction per year
  • No standardized testing, no curriculum approval

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Where Nebraska ranks

18states share Nebraska'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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