Homeschooling in New Jersey
New Jersey has no formal homeschool statute. Families provide "equivalent instruction" under N.J.S.A. §18A:38-25 with no notice, no testing, and no required subjects. These guides cover what the law requires, what districts sometimes request beyond their authority, and how to protect yourself.
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How to Homeschool in New Jersey (2026): No Notice, No Testing, and What the Law Says
New Jersey has no formal homeschool statute and requires no notice, no registration, no testing, and no portfolio. The law requires "equivalent instruction." Here is what that means, what districts sometimes ask for that they cannot require, and how to protect yourself.
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How to Withdraw Your Child From Public School in New Jersey (2026): Step by Step
Send a short written notice that your child will receive equivalent instruction elsewhere. No form, no approval. Covers what the letter should say, what districts cannot demand, records to request, and IEPs.
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How to Homeschool High School in New Jersey (2026): Diplomas, College, and State Aid
Homeschooling high school in New Jersey means you issue the diploma with no state paperwork, and colleges accept it. Here is how the diploma, transcript, state aid, and dual enrollment work.
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