Kansas Homeschool Laws
Homeschooling in Kansas
How do I start homeschooling?
In order to legally homeschool your child in Kansas, you must comply with the following:
- Register your homeschool as a non-accredited private school.
- If applicable, notify your child’s current school that he/she is changing schools.
- Select competent instructors.
- Teach for the required period of time.
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Homeschool Laws
According to the Kansas Department of Education, “Compulsory school attendance laws apply to children who have reached the age of 7 and those who are under 18 years of age (may be under 7 for children identified as handicapped). Every parent or guardian of children in that age group must require such children to attend a public, private, denominational, or parochial school for the duration of the school term.”
Homeschools in Kansas are considered “Non-Accredited Private Schools” (NAPS) and must follow regulations pertaining to private schools. Homeschools satisfy the state’s compulsory attendance laws but are not accredited by the State Board of Education (K.S.A. 72-4345). As a homeschooler, you are responsible for acquiring books and curriculum materials and maintaining all records.
Homeschool Requirements
Even though Kansas does not highly regulate homeschooling, there are some Kansas homeschool requirements you must satisfy when you homeschool:
- Begin homeschooling by age 7.
- Register your homeschool as a non-accredited private school with the state of Kansas.
- Teach “for a period of time which is substantially equivalent to the time public schools are in session. The time required for public schools is at least 186 days of not less than 6 hours per day, or 1116 hours per year for grades 1-11.”
- Stay current with homeschooling laws and requirements.
Although not required, you may choose to follow the state’s recommendation for coursework based on the Kansas Curricular Standards:
- 4 units of English Language Arts
- 3 units of History and Government
- 3 units of Science
- 3 units of Mathematics
- 1 unit of Physical Education
- 1 unit of Fine Arts
- 6 units of Electives
Record Keeping
Although Kansas homeschool laws don’t have specific requirements for recordkeeping, it is recommended that families homeschooling in Kansas keep detailed homeschool portfolios. These can include grades, attendance, samples of the student’s work, etc. If your child is planning on enrolling in public school or another accredited school at some point or receiving a post secondary education, having a portfolio or high school transcript will be useful, and in some cases, necessary.
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Graduation requirements
The Sunflower State has recommended graduation requirements for students in non-accredited private schools. They are as follows:
- 4 units of English Language Arts
- 3 units of History and Government
- 3 units of Science
- 3 units of Mathematics
- 1 unit of Physical Education
- 1 unit of Fine Arts
- 6 units of Electives
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