North Carolina Homeschool Requirements
North Carolina requires annual notice to the state, an annual standardized test, and a parent with a high school diploma. Test scores are retained by the parent — not submitted to the state.
Notification Requirements
File a notice of intent with the state Division of Non-Public Education annually
Required Subjects
Teacher Qualifications
Parent must hold a high school diploma or equivalent
Testing & Assessment
Annual nationally standardized test; scores kept on file by parent
Instructional Days / Hours
Nine-month equivalent school year
Record Keeping
Keep attendance and standardized test score records
Official Resources for North Carolina
These summaries reflect general requirements as of 2026. Laws change — always verify with an official source before making decisions.
Other Moderate Regulation states
Arkansas requires annual notice to the school district plus an annual standardized test beginning in first grade.
Colorado requires annual district notification and an annual assessment, but gives families wide choice in curriculum and evaluation method.
Florida requires annual notice and a yearly portfolio evaluation, but no specific number of instructional days.
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