Homeschooling in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania requires an annual affidavit, a portfolio with a contemporaneous log and work samples, standardized testing in grades 3, 5, and 8, and a written evaluation from a qualified third-party evaluator by June 30. The supervising parent must hold a high school diploma. Start with the complete guide to the annual compliance cycle.
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How to Homeschool in Pennsylvania (2026): Affidavit, Portfolio, and Evaluator Requirements
Filing the annual affidavit, meeting the parent diploma requirement, covering required subjects and hours by grade level, maintaining a compliant portfolio, administering standardized tests in grades 3, 5, and 8, finding a qualified evaluator, withdrawing from public school, and extracurricular access under Act 67.
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