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Homeschool Law in Pennsylvania

School required for ages
6–18
Ways to homeschool
Four
Notice to the state
Yes
Teacher qualifications
No, except option 1
Required subjects
Yes
Testing or evaluation
No, except option 1
Immunization records
Yes
Instruction time
180 days, or 900 hours in elementary and 990 hours in secondary.
The law
Pennsylvania School Code 24 P.S. §13-1327.1

Written from HSLDA's summary of Pennsylvania 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.