{"id":4278,"date":"2023-09-11T21:54:46","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T21:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.staging.miacademy.co\/?page_id=4278"},"modified":"2026-08-05T22:16:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T22:16:51","slug":"homeschooling-in-nh","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miacademy.co\/homeschool-curriculum\/by-state\/homeschooling-in-nh\/","title":{"rendered":"Homeschooling in New Hampshire 2026 | HB 1268 Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you wondering how to homeschool<\/a> in New Hampshire? It\u2019s a good idea to do your research first, as homeschool laws vary by state.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve homeschooled before, or you just decided to make the switch to homeschooling<\/a>, you\u2019re in luck! New Hampshire homeschool laws are minimal, allowing parents plenty of freedom and flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homeschooling in New Hampshire at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

New Hampshire – The Granite State<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Required Age<\/td>6-18<\/td><\/tr>
Standardized Testing<\/td>None<\/td><\/tr>
Subjects<\/td>11 subjects required<\/td><\/tr>
Time Requirements<\/td>None<\/td><\/tr>
Graduation Requirements<\/td>Determined by parent<\/td><\/tr>
Special Requirements<\/td>None<\/td><\/tr>
Financial Resources Available<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Parent Qualifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are no specific qualifications listed for parents who wish to homeschool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notice of Intent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beginning July 2026, the Notification of Commencement for Home Education Programs is no longer required. It\u2019s also now called the Optional Declaration of Home Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only time you will need to submit the Optional Declaration of Home Education is if you wish for your child to participate in public school programs, or if you are removing them from public school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are no attendance requirements for homeschool students in NH. Parents can teach for however many hours they need to cover the material. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homeschool Curriculum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your New Hampshire homeschool curriculum must include:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Language<\/td>Science<\/td>Math<\/td><\/tr>
Government<\/td>History<\/td>Health<\/td><\/tr>
Reading<\/td>Writing<\/td>Spelling<\/td><\/tr>
The constitutions of NH and the United States<\/td>Appreciation of art and music<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Parents do not need to teach these subjects every year, or even year-round. It\u2019s a good idea to keep samples of each subject as proof that the curriculum requirements have been met.<\/p>\n\n\n