CurriculaMap · State compliance summary
California homeschool requirements
A concise reference for the core homeschool compliance details published in the CurriculaMap state guide. Confirm current requirements with your local district or state education department.
Notification onlyNotification
Annual filing of a Private School Affidavit (R-4) with the California Department of Education. Must list school name, address, and student roster. Optional homeschool charter enrollment covers the same.
Subjects
English / Language Arts, Mathematics, Science / Health, Social Studies, Visual / Performing Arts, and Physical Education (Cal. Ed. Code §48222).
Attendance / Instructional days
Annual instructional log with days-possible, days-completed, and absences. No statutorily fixed minimum day count for affidavit filers.
Assessment expectations
Proof-of-progress method required — standardized test, parent portfolio review, or Annual Review with a Certificated Teacher (ARC). Immunization status recorded.
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