How to homeschool in Kentucky
The rules for 2026–27 in plain words: what to send, when, what to teach and what to keep.
✓ Checked against Kentucky law on Oct 30, 2026 · See what changed
What changed
Nothing since we began checking Kentucky’s own pages every week in October 2026.
- Ages
- 6 to 18
- Notice
- Each year
- Tests
- None
- Set time
- 170 days
What to do
- Notice of attendance to your local board of educationIn the first two weeks of the school year (or of leaving public school)
- Teach the subjects belowYou can teach, with no set qualifications. 170 days a year and 1,062 hours a year.
- Keep attendance; a report card every six to nine weeks; hours of instructionWhat Kentucky asks you to keep.
Subjects to teach
- Reading
- Writing
- Spelling
- Grammar
- History
- Math
- Science
- Civics
Source: education.ky.gov
This is a plain summary, not legal advice. Laws change; check with your state or district if you’re unsure. Also see Kansas, Louisiana, or all 50 states + DC.