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California Homeschool Requirements Moderate regulation
What California requires from homeschool families — notification, subjects, hours, testing, and portfolio rules — with links to the current law. This is the same state data FolioKid uses to build your portfolio template.
File a Private School Affidavit annually by October 15 (most common pathway). No state testing requirement for home-based private schools.
Official California sources
- 📜 Cal. Educ. Code § 33190 — the statute itself
- 🏛️ California Department of Education — Schooling at Home
- 🔎 HSLDA — California homeschool law summary
California homeschool FAQ
What law governs homeschooling in California?
Homeschooling in California is governed by Cal. Educ. Code § 33190. File a Private School Affidavit annually by October 15 (most common pathway). No state testing requirement for home-based private schools. Always verify current requirements with your state department of education.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in California?
California does not specify required subjects in its homeschool law, though parents are responsible for providing instruction as defined by Cal. Educ. Code § 33190.
Does California require testing or a portfolio evaluation?
No — California does not require standardized testing or a portfolio evaluation, but keeping a portfolio of your child's work is still the simplest way to document progress.
Keeping records for California? Snap photos of your kids' work and FolioKid organizes them into a year-end portfolio PDF — formatted around California's requirements.
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