Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in New Hampshire?

No. New Hampshire doesn't require a notice of intent for this option. If your child is enrolled in a public school, withdraw them in writing first.

What subjects do I have to teach in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire requires: None specified.

How many days or hours of homeschool does New Hampshire require?

Not specified (your dates and hours do not have to match the district calendar).

Are standardized tests or evaluations required in New Hampshire?

None required (the annual evaluation requirement was repealed effective July 1, 2026).

What records should I keep when homeschooling in New Hampshire?

None required by law (keeping a simple record of what you teach is still wise).

How to homeschool in New Hampshire

No notice requiredChecked against official sources October 9, 2026

New Hampshire's "Home Education Freedom Act" (effective July 1, 2026) removed almost all homeschool paperwork. You do not have to notify anyone, keep a portfolio, or do an annual evaluation. The one exception: if you are withdrawing your child from a public school, or want your child to take public school classes or activities, you give the district a short signed declaration of home education.

Homeschooling in New Hampshire at a glance: no notice of intent required; instruction time: not specified (your dates and hours do not have to match the district calendar); 1 required subject areas; testing: none required (the annual evaluation requirement was repealed effective July 1, 2026).

Requirements in New Hampshire

Home education program · N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. ch. 193-A (as rewritten by 2026 N.H. Laws ch. 297, HB 1268); RSA 193:1, I(b)

A parent may educate their own child at home under RSA 193-A, regardless of the child's ability or needs. Participation is presumed to satisfy the compulsory education law, and districts and state officials may not adopt policies governing home-educated students (except for access to public school courses and programs).

Notice: Not required.
Instruction time: Not specified (your dates and hours do not have to match the district calendar).
Required subjects: None specified.
Records to keep: None required by law (keeping a simple record of what you teach is still wise).
Testing / evaluation: None required (the annual evaluation requirement was repealed effective July 1, 2026).
Parent qualifications: None.
Also: Applies to children ages 6 through 17 (under 18; a child turning 6 after September 30 starts the following school year).
Information you submit about your home education program is confidential and may not be shared without your written consent.
A home education program ends when the child enrolls full time in a public, charter, or nonpublic school, or starts using an Education Freedom Account (EFA).

What the notice must include

A statement that the student is home educated and meets New Hampshire's compulsory attendance requirements.
The student's name, date of birth, and current address.
A parent's signature.

Checklist

If your child is enrolled in public school, give the district a signed declaration of home education: when you withdraw your child.
File a declaration with your district before your child takes public school classes or activities: before requesting access.
Optional: file a certificate of completion with the Commissioner of Education: when your child finishes the home education program.

Leaving a public school

RSA 193-A:3 requires a declaration of home education upon withdrawal from a public school: a signed statement identifying the student by name, date of birth, and current address and stating the student is home educated and meets compulsory attendance requirements. The statute does not name the recipient; give it to the school/district you are withdrawing from and keep a copy.

Common questions about homeschooling in New Hampshire

Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in New Hampshire?: No. New Hampshire doesn't require a notice of intent for this option. If your child is enrolled in a public school, withdraw them in writing first.
What subjects do I have to teach in New Hampshire?: New Hampshire requires: None specified.
How many days or hours of homeschool does New Hampshire require?: Not specified (your dates and hours do not have to match the district calendar).
Are standardized tests or evaluations required in New Hampshire?: None required (the annual evaluation requirement was repealed effective July 1, 2026).
Do parents need a teaching certificate to homeschool in New Hampshire?: None.
What records should I keep when homeschooling in New Hampshire?: None required by law (keeping a simple record of what you teach is still wise).

Worth double-checking

This is a brand-new law: HB 1268 was signed July 10, 2026 and its home education sections took effect July 1, 2026. It repealed RSA 193-A:6 (records and annual evaluation), the participating-agency notice system, and directed the state board to repeal rules Ed 315. Older guides describing a notice within 5 business days, a portfolio, and an annual evaluation are out of date.
The statute does not say exactly who receives the declaration when withdrawing from public school; giving it to the school and district superintendent (SAU) is the practical approach.
An optional certificate of completion can be submitted to the Commissioner of Education, who must issue a certificate within 30 days.

Sources

N.H. RSA Chapter 193-A (Home Education), current text.(official)
HB 1268 (2026), Chapter 297, "Home Education Freedom Act" final version.(official)
N.H. RSA 193:1 (compulsory attendance).(official)
HSLDA: New Hampshire.

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.