New Jersey Homeschool Requirements
Low Regulation
New Jersey has no specific homeschool statute and minimal regulation.
New Jersey Quick Facts
- • No specific homeschool statute
- • No ongoing notification required
- • No testing requirements
- • Must provide equivalent instruction to public school
- • Ages 6-16 must receive instruction
Legal Requirements
Equivalent Education
Provide education equivalent to that provided in public schools
Compulsory Age
Ages 6-16 must receive instruction
Getting Started in New Jersey
1
Withdraw from Current School (if enrolled)
If your child is currently enrolled, send a written letter to the school stating your intent to provide equivalent instruction at home. This formally closes enrollment and prevents truancy issues.
2
Choose Your Curriculum
Select materials that provide education equivalent to New Jersey public schools. You have complete freedom in curriculum choice and teaching methods.
3
Begin Homeschooling
Start instruction! Keep basic records for your own reference. New Jersey does not require record submission.
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