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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 only

Notification

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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