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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