Georgia homeschool checklist

Georgia homeschool checklist (general information, not legal advice)

• Submit a Declaration of Intent to the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) within 30 days of beginning a home study program, and by September 1 each year thereafter. The Declaration lists student names and ages, the home study address, the local school system, and your 12-month school year. Checked Oct 18, 2026 (GaDOE Home School Overview, August 2025 update).
• Compulsory attendance in Georgia is between the 6th and 16th birthdays (O.C.G.A. § 20-2-690.1, via GaDOE attendance guidance). Checked Oct 18, 2026.
• Provide a basic academic program including reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies and science, for 180 school days a year with at least 4.5 instructional hours per school day. Checked Oct 18, 2026.
• Write an annual progress assessment report for each student covering reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies and science; retain it for at least 3 years. It is kept by the parent/guardian, not filed with GaDOE. Checked Oct 18, 2026.
• Test with an appropriate nationally standardized test at least every 3 years beginning at the end of 3rd grade, administered in consultation with a person trained in administering and interpreting norm-referenced tests; retain the scores and records. Checked Oct 18, 2026.

Source: Georgia Dept. of Education — Home School page + Home School Overview (August 2025 update), checked Oct 18, 2026 · Checked 2026-10-18. General information, not legal advice — verify with your district/state.