Alaska

Alaska has a dedicated homeschool law, and HSLDA rates it as a no-notice state. Families can choose from four legal options. First, you can teach your own child at home under the homeschool statute. Second, your child can learn from a private tutor who holds an Alaska teaching certificate. Third, you can ask your local school board to approve another education plan. Fourth, you can run your homeschool as a religious or other private school. School is required from age 7 to 16. Under the homeschool statute, you do not have to notify anyone. The private school option has yearly reports instead.

Day to day, the homeschool statute asks very little. There is no required testing, no list of subjects, and no set number of school days. You do not need a teaching license. Still, it is wise to keep good records of your child’s work. However, private schools must keep attendance records for 180 days. They also test students in grades 4, 6, and 8. In addition, many families choose a public correspondence program instead. These programs can give each student a yearly allotment for school costs. For full details on each topic, use the links below.