Is homeschooling legal in California?

Yes. Homeschooling is legal in California and in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. File a Private School Affidavit (PSA) annually October 1–15. You are technically operating a private school.

Do you have to register or file a notice of intent to homeschool in California?

Yes. Families in California need to send a notice of intent (or an equivalent form) before or shortly after they start homeschooling. File a Private School Affidavit (PSA) annually October 1–15. You are technically operating a private school.

Does California require standardized testing for homeschoolers?

No. California does not require standardized testing for homeschooled students.

How many days or hours of instruction does California require?

California sets a minimum of 175 instructional days per year.

Homeschooling in California

Q: What records should you keep to homeschool in California?

For California, Romeschool tracks attendance, hours, subject coverage, psa filing reminders. so your records stay current and audit-ready.

File a Private School Affidavit (PSA) annually October 1–15. You are technically operating a private school.

Moderate regulationNotice of Intent requiredHour tracking

What California requires

File Private School Affidavit

File online at CA DOE between Oct 1–15 each year.

Official resource →

Provide 175 days / 3 hrs per day

Keep attendance records.

Teach required subjects

English, math, social sciences, science, visual arts, PE, health.

Keep immunization and attendance records

Required — keep on file 3 years.

What Romeschool tracks for you: Attendance, hours, subject coverage, PSA filing reminders.

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