Homeschooling in Georgia
Georgia requires a Declaration of Intent filed with the Georgia Department of Education by September 1, at least 4.5 hours of instruction per day over 180 school days, five required subjects, and an assessment every three years from the end of third grade. The teaching parent must hold a high school diploma. Start with the complete guide to all four requirements.
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How to Homeschool in Georgia (2026): Declaration, Hours, and Assessment
Filing the Declaration of Intent, meeting the 4.5-hour daily and 180-day annual requirement, covering the five required subjects, completing the assessment required every three years, withdrawing from public school, dual enrollment through Move On When Ready, and high school diplomas and transcripts.
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Georgia Homeschool Funding (2026): The Promise Scholarship, $6,500, and the Narrow Path for Homeschoolers
Georgia's Promise Scholarship is worth $6,500 and can fund home study, but only for families leaving a low-performing public school. Most existing homeschoolers do not qualify. Here is exactly who does and how it works.
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How to Withdraw Your Child From Public School in Georgia (2026): Step by Step
Notifying the school and filing the Declaration of Intent with the Georgia Department of Education within 30 days. Covers the teaching-parent diploma requirement, mid-year timing, the Promise Scholarship fork, IEPs, and records to keep.
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How to Homeschool High School in Georgia (2026): Diplomas, HOPE, and College
You set the graduation requirements and issue the diploma, and Georgia recognizes it. Covers building a real transcript, qualifying for HOPE as an unaccredited home study student, and using funded dual enrollment for free college credit.
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