Homeschooling in Tennessee
Tennessee gives families three legal paths for home schooling under Tennessee Code Annotated §49-6-3050: through your local education agency, through a church-related umbrella school, or through an accredited correspondence program. Each path has different requirements for notice, testing, and diplomas.
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How to Homeschool in Tennessee (2026): Three Paths and What Each One Requires
Tennessee offers three legal paths for home schooling: through your local school district, through a church-related umbrella school, or through an accredited correspondence program. Each has different requirements. Here is how to choose and what each one asks of you.
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Tennessee Homeschool Funding (2026): Why Independent Homeschoolers Cannot Use the Education Freedom Scholarship
Tennessee's Education Freedom Scholarship is worth about $7,000, but independent homeschoolers cannot use it. The funds require enrolling in a registered private or umbrella school. Here is exactly who qualifies and what your options are.
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How to Withdraw Your Child From Public School in Tennessee (2026): Step by Step
Withdrawing your child from public school in Tennessee depends on your path. The independent path files notice with your local director of schools; the umbrella path enrolls with a church-related school. Here is each route.
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How to Homeschool High School in Tennessee (2026): Diplomas, HOPE, and Dual Enrollment
Your diploma path, independent or umbrella school, shapes who issues it. Covers building a transcript, qualifying for the HOPE lottery scholarship, and using the lottery-funded Dual Enrollment Grant.
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