Homeschooling in California
California uses a private school exemption rather than a homeschool statute. File an annual Private School Affidavit (PSA) with the California Department of Education, teach in English, cover the broad subject areas in the Education Code, and keep basic records. No testing, no evaluations, no required hours. Start with the complete guide.
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How to Homeschool in California (2026): Laws, Requirements, and How to Start
Filing the Private School Affidavit, required subjects by grade, what records to keep, other options (PSPs and charter independent study), withdrawing from public school, issuing a high school diploma, and why California has no state funding for homeschool families.
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How to Withdraw Your Child From Public School in California (2026): Step by Step
Filing the Private School Affidavit to establish your home as a private school, then notifying the school in writing. Covers the standard October window, mid-year withdrawals, what to do about IEPs, and what records to keep.
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How to Homeschool High School in California (2026): Diplomas, Transcripts, and College
Homeschooling high school in California means you run a private school, set your own graduation requirements, and issue the diploma. Here is how the diploma, transcript, and college path work.
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