Homeschooling in Kentucky
Kentucky treats home schools as private schools under KRS §159.160. Notify your local superintendent within 10 days of your school year start, teach eight required subjects in English, provide 185 days and 1,062 instructional hours, and keep attendance and academic records available for inspection. No testing, no credential, no curriculum approval required.
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How to Homeschool in Kentucky (2026): Notice, Required Subjects, and What the Law Requires
Kentucky treats your home school as a private school. You notify your local superintendent within 10 days of the school year start, teach eight required subjects in English, provide 185 days and 1,062 hours of instruction, and keep attendance and academic records. Here is how each piece works.
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How to Withdraw Your Child From Public School in Kentucky (2026): Step by Step
Withdrawing your child from public school in Kentucky means notifying your local superintendent within 10 days of opening your home school. The 10-day window is shorter than most states, so plan for it. Here is the exact sequence, including mid-year withdrawals.
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How to Homeschool High School in Kentucky (2026): Diplomas, KEES, and Dual Credit
Homeschooling high school in Kentucky means you issue the diploma, and KEES works differently for homeschoolers. Here is how the diploma, the KEES ACT bonus, and the dual-credit workaround work.
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