California’s homeschool requirements are not as stringent as in some other states.  California’s Education Department “does not provide guidance on how to homeschool.”  California is one of three states requiring a level of competence for a parent choosing to homeschool (must be “capable of teaching”), but there is no minimal educational requirement.

There are also no written California homeschool curriculum requirements.  However, the California Department of Education states that “a student being schooled at home in California should receive instruction in the various branches of study required in the public schools of the state.”  California’s standards and curriculum frameworks should be used as guides for curriculum.

There are no California laws or regulations regarding graduation or diploma requirements for homeschoolers and other private school students.  Parents are recommended to research admission/entry requirements for college, military, and employment opportunities prior to homeschooling and to examine various methods of record keeping toward meeting those admissions/entry requirements.

For more information on homeschooling in California view the list of resources in the reference guide. 

Record keeping in California:

Education law for private schools in California designates that each must maintain the following records in their files:

• A copy of their completed Private School Affidavit (PSA)
• Attendance records, which can be as simple as a marked calendar
• Courses of study offered in your homeschool
• Faculty addresses and qualifications, which is left up to the homeschooling parents whether or not they are capable of teaching their own children
• Immunization Records or Waivers

Modify™ has made keeping these records convenient and easy.