New Hampshire’s HB 1268 Makes Homeschool Notification and Evaluations Optional
Local Homeschool News: New Hampshire
New Hampshire homeschool families have more freedom this school year. Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed House Bill 1268 in July, rewriting the state’s home education law (NHPR).
Under the new law, parents may choose whether to notify the state or their local school district that they are homeschooling. Annual evaluations are no longer required, and keeping educational records and materials for two years is now optional (NHPR).
Some things did not change. Homeschooled students can still take public school courses at no cost and join extracurricular activities, and the state still reimburses schools for those students (NHPR).
Granite State Home Educators (GSHE) followed the bill closely. It reported that HB 1268 also dissolves the Home Education Advisory Council and directs the State Board of Education to repeal its Ed 315 home education rules on an expedited basis. The Senate removed a provision that would have extended equal access to Education Freedom Account (EFA) students (GSHE). GSHE said the final bill was stronger than earlier drafts but still had some gaps it wants addressed.
For details on what the law now requires, see our New Hampshire Homeschool Laws page.
Sources:
- Annmarie Timmins, “Ayotte signs bill loosening homeschooling requirements,” New Hampshire Public Radio, July 13, 2026
- Granite State Home Educators, “2026 NH Home Education Legislation Update: Final Results”