Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Kansas?

Yes. You send notice to the Kansas State Board of Education (through KSDE's online registration form), when you start your homeschool (before withdrawing your child, so you can give the old school a copy). How often: once; update it only if your school's name or address changes, and mark it "Non-Active" when the homeschool closes. KSDE online Non-Accredited Private Schools registration form; no fee and no confirmation is sent, so save a copy.

What subjects do I have to teach in Kansas?

Kansas doesn't set a required subject list. Most families still cover reading, writing, math, science and social studies.

How many days or hours of homeschool does Kansas require?

Substantially equivalent to the time public schools are in session in your district; KSDE points to the public school benchmark of 186 days of at least 6 hours, or 1,116 hours per year (grades 1-11).

What records should I keep when homeschooling in Kansas?

A copy of your registration; Attendance and coursework records are not required by statute but help show your school meets the compulsory attendance law.

How to homeschool in Kansas

Low regulationChecked against official sources October 9, 2026

In Kansas a homeschool is a non-accredited private school. You register your school's name and address once with the Kansas State Department of Education (free, online, no approval), teach with a "competent" instructor, and hold school for about as long as local public schools are in session. There's no testing or state curriculum.

Homeschooling in Kansas at a glance: notice of intent required (send to the Kansas State Board of Education (through KSDE's online registration form)); instruction time: substantially equivalent to the time public schools are in session in your district; KSDE points to the public school…

Requirements in Kansas

Non-accredited private school (homeschool) · K.S.A. 72-3120; K.S.A. 72-4345 to 72-4347

Parents operate their homeschool as a non-accredited private school. They register the school's name and address with the State Board of Education once, and courses must be taught by a competent instructor for a period substantially equivalent to the local public school year.

Notice: Send to: the Kansas State Board of Education (through KSDE's online registration form).
When: when you start your homeschool (before withdrawing your child, so you can give the old school a copy).
How often: once; update it only if your school's name or address changes, and mark it "Non-Active" when the homeschool closes.
How: KSDE online Non-Accredited Private Schools registration form; no fee and no confirmation is sent, so save a copy.
Instruction time: Substantially equivalent to the time public schools are in session in your district; KSDE points to the public school benchmark of 186 days of at least 6 hours, or 1,116 hours per year (grades 1-11).
Records to keep: A copy of your registration.
Attendance and coursework records are not required by statute but help show your school meets the compulsory attendance law.
Testing / evaluation: None required.
Parent qualifications: No teaching license required; courses must be taught by a "competent instructor" (not defined in the statute).

Official form: KSDE Non-Accredited Private Schools online registration

What the notice must include

Name of the school.
Address of the school.

Checklist

Register your homeschool's name and address with KSDE: once, when you start.
Notify your child's current school that they are transferring to your non-accredited private school (if enrolled): when you withdraw (otherwise the school must report the child as truant).
Hold school for a period substantially equivalent to the local public school year: each school year, for children ages 7 to 18.
Update or deactivate your registration: if your school's name or address changes, or the homeschool closes.

Leaving a public school

When a student transfers to a non-accredited private school, the parent must notify the school the student previously attended; otherwise that school is required by law to report the student as truant. KSDE suggests keeping a copy of your registration to give the school.

Common questions about homeschooling in Kansas

Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Kansas?: Yes. You send notice to the Kansas State Board of Education (through KSDE's online registration form), when you start your homeschool (before withdrawing your child, so you can give the old school a copy). How often: once; update it only if your school's name or address changes, and mark it "Non-Active" when the homeschool closes. KSDE online Non-Accredited Private Schools registration form; no fee and no confirmation is sent, so save a copy.
What subjects do I have to teach in Kansas?: Kansas doesn't set a required subject list. Most families still cover reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
How many days or hours of homeschool does Kansas require?: Substantially equivalent to the time public schools are in session in your district; KSDE points to the public school benchmark of 186 days of at least 6 hours, or 1,116 hours per year (grades 1-11).
Are standardized tests or evaluations required in Kansas?: None required.
Do parents need a teaching certificate to homeschool in Kansas?: No teaching license required; courses must be taught by a "competent instructor" (not defined in the statute).
What records should I keep when homeschooling in Kansas?: A copy of your registration; Attendance and coursework records are not required by statute but help show your school meets the compulsory attendance law.

Worth double-checking

Registration is a one-time filing. In 2024 KSDE sent families a letter asking them to "re-register" and added extra required fields to the form; per HSLDA, KSDE rescinded the re-registration demand and dropped the extra fields. If you receive a similar request, check with KSDE.
K.S.A. 72-4346 requires the custodian to register the school's name and address; the exact contents of the online form may change, and we did not read the statute text of 72-4346 directly.
The 186-day / 1,116-hour figure is the public school standard KSDE cites; the law only requires a "substantially equivalent" period, which is not defined.
Homeschool diplomas are issued by the family's school and are not recognized by the State of Kansas as meeting state requirements. Part-time enrollment in public school courses is available under district policy (K.S.A. 72-3120(h)).

Sources

This is a plain-language summary to help you get organized, not legal advice. Laws and forms change, so confirm the details with your state or school district before you file.