Alaska homeschool requirements
Alaska is one of the freest homeschool states. Under the primary exemption (AS 14.30.010(b)(12)) a parent educating their own child at home files nothing — no notice, no testing, no record-keeping. (Separate correspondence-program and private-school options carry their own rules.)
Last reviewed June 5, 2026 · Sources below
Alaska homeschool requirements at a glance
- Notice
- Not required
- Required subjects
- No set list
- Instruction time
- NoneNo attendance or hours requirement under the primary exemption.
- Testing or evaluation
- NoTesting applies only if a family elects a state-funded correspondence program or the private-school model — not the primary exemption. No testing under the primary home-education exemption. The correspondence-program and private-school options have their own assessment expectations.
- Records
- No
- Parent qualifications
- Not required
- Compulsory attendance ages
- 7–16
- Ways to homeschool
- Three pathways
- Law
- AS 14.30.010(b)(12)
- Official source
- ed.gov ↗
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Alaska?
No. Alaska does not require homeschooling families to file a notice. No notification is required for the primary home-education exemption. A Notice of Intent is only involved if a family chooses the private-school model or a state-funded correspondence program.
What subjects does Alaska require homeschoolers to teach?
Alaska does not spell out a list of required subjects for homeschoolers. No required subjects under the AS 14.30.010(b)(12) home-education exemption.
How many days or hours of instruction does Alaska require?
None. Alaska does not set a minimum number of instructional days or hours for homeschoolers. No attendance or hours requirement under the primary exemption.
Is standardized testing required to homeschool in Alaska?
No. Alaska does not require standardized testing for homeschooled students. Testing applies only if a family elects a state-funded correspondence program or the private-school model — not the primary exemption. No testing under the primary home-education exemption. The correspondence-program and private-school options have their own assessment expectations.
What records do I need to keep to homeschool in Alaska?
Alaska does not require homeschooling families to keep specific records. No record-keeping required under the home-education exemption.
Do parents need a teaching certificate or other qualification to homeschool in Alaska?
No. Alaska does not set a general qualification for homeschooling parents. None required under the primary exemption.
What ages does Alaska's compulsory attendance law cover?
Alaska's compulsory attendance law covers children from age 7 to age 16.
What are the ways to homeschool in Alaska?
In Alaska, families homeschool under one of three pathways: independent (no filing); correspondence program; and private school.
Is homeschooling legal in Alaska?
Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Alaska, as it is in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Alaska is one of the freest homeschool states. Under the primary exemption (AS 14.30.010(b)(12)) a parent educating their own child at home files nothing — no notice, no testing, no record-keeping. (Separate correspondence-program and private-school options carry their own rules.)
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Every requirement above comes from our review of Alaska’s rules, last checked against these sources on June 5, 2026. Homeschool law changes, and a state can amend its rules between our reviews — read the official source before you file anything or rely on a date here. How we review state requirements.
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