Moderate regulation

Homeschool Laws in Oregon

Oregon requires notice to the local ESD and standardized testing in grades 3, 5, 8, and 10.

Yes, homeschooling is legal in Oregon. You notify the Education Service District (ESD) for your county within 10 days of starting (and again if you move to a different ESD). Your kid takes a nationally normed standardized test in grades 3, 5, 8, and 10 — results are kept by the tester and only submitted to the ESD if requested. If a kid scores below the 15th percentile, additional follow-up testing is required. No annual notice renewal, no curriculum approval, no required subjects from the state, no portfolio submission.

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

Key dates

Notice to ESD
within 10 days of starting (one-time per ESD)
Standardized testing
grades 3, 5, 8, 10

Where this comes from

What you need to do

  • One-time notice to Education Service District (ESD) for your county
  • Standardized testing in grades 3, 5, 8, 10
  • Tests scored by approved tester; results submitted to ESD only on request
  • Below-15th-percentile scores trigger follow-up testing
  • No required subjects from state, no curriculum approval

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Where Oregon ranks

18states share Oregon'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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