If you’re considering homeschooling in Kansas, here’s what you need to know about homeschooling as a non-accredited private school under Kansas homeschool laws:
Register Your Private School
Choose a name for your school and register it with the State Board of Education. Keep a copy of the registration for your records. You only need to register your school’s name once when you start homeschooling.
Select Competent Instructors
Your child’s teacher(s) must be competent, including yourself, if you are teaching your child directly.
Teach for the Required Period
You are required to teach your child for approximately the same number of days as public schools, usually 186 days.
No Required Subjects Under Kansas Homeschool Laws
While Kansas law doesn’t specify subjects, most schools cover:
- Reading
- Writing
- Arithmetic
- Geography
- Spelling
- English grammar and composition
- Civil government
- United States and Kansas history
- Patriotism and the duties of a citizen
- Health and hygiene
Plan and Schedule Your Instruction
Your instruction must be planned and scheduled.
Periodic Testing of Your Student
You need to test your student periodically under Kansas homeschool laws.