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Texas 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.

No notice required

Notification

No state notification — homeschool is treated as a private school under Leeper v. Arlington ISD. Parents may choose to file a Statement of Intent locally for record-keeping.

Subjects

Reading, spelling, grammar, mathematics, and good citizenship (Texas Education Code §25.086). Curriculum materials are board-approved or a private school program.

Attendance / Instructional days

No statutorily required days, though Texas homeschool conventions recommend ~180 days. Most families track instructional log privately.

Assessment expectations

No state testing or portfolio review. Method of evaluation is documented privately. Immunization status recorded; proof-of-progress is the parent’s choice.

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