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Homeschool Law in California

School required for ages
6–18
Ways to homeschool
Three
Notice to the state
Yes
Teacher qualifications
No, except option 3
Required subjects
Yes
Testing or evaluation
No
Immunization records
No
Instruction time
175 days a year under the private tutor option.
The law
California Education Code §48222

Written from HSLDA's summary of California homeschool law, read September 25, 2026. Laws change and this is not legal advice. Read HSLDA's full step-by-step guide before you file anything.