How to homeschool in Alabama
The rules for 2026–27 in plain words: what to send, when, what to teach and what to keep.
✓ Checked against Alabama law on Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed
What changed
Nothing since we began checking Alabama’s own pages every week in October 2026.
The usual way: As a church school. Enroll with a church school; it sets your days, subjects and tests.
- Ages
- 6 to 17
- Notice
- Once
- Tests
- None
- Set time
- None
What to do
- Church school enrollment form to your local superintendentWhen you start
- Teach your children at homeYou can teach, with no set qualifications (your church school may ask for some). Days, subjects and tests are your church school’s to set.
- Keep attendance, every school dayThat’s all Alabama asks you to keep.
Other legal ways
As a private school
Your own private school, reporting to your superintendent.
You can teach, with no set qualifications. Physical education is part of every year.
- Report of the children enrolled to your local superintendent (Within 5 days of public school starting, then as children join)
- Unexcused absences to your superintendent (Each week)
With a certified tutor
Taught by an Alabama-certified teacher.
Taught by an Alabama-certified teacher. Three hours a day between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., in English, in the subjects Alabama’s public schools teach.
- Statement of the children taught, the subjects and the schedule to your superintendent (When you start, then each year)
Source: alison.legislature.state.al.us
This is a plain summary, not legal advice. Laws change; check with your state or district if you’re unsure. Also see Wyoming, Alaska, or all 50 states + DC.