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Colorado Homeschool Requirements Moderate regulation
What Colorado 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.
- Governing law: C.R.S. 22-33-104.5
- Required subjects: Reading, Writing, Speaking, Mathematics, History, Civics, Literature, Science, United States Constitution (elementary grades; some states vary by grade)
- Instructional hours: 688 hours per year (elementary; secondary may differ)
- Instructional days: 172 days per year
- Testing: grades 3, 5, 7, 9, 11
File a letter of intent with the local district 14 days before starting, annually. Testing required at grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 — the composite score must be ABOVE the 13th percentile (a retest with an alternate version is permitted before district action). 172 days averaging 4 contact hours per day.
Official Colorado sources
- 📜 C.R.S. § 22-33-104.5 — the statute itself
- 🏛️ Colorado Department of Education — Home School
- 🔎 HSLDA — Colorado homeschool law summary
Colorado homeschool FAQ
What law governs homeschooling in Colorado?
Homeschooling in Colorado is governed by C.R.S. 22-33-104.5. File a letter of intent with the local district 14 days before starting, annually. Testing required at grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 — the composite score must be ABOVE the 13th percentile (a retest with an alternate version is permitted before district action). 172 days averaging 4 contact hours per day. Always verify current requirements with your state department of education.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Colorado?
Colorado requires: Reading, Writing, Speaking, Mathematics, History, Civics, Literature, Science, United States Constitution (elementary grades; some states vary by grade).
How many hours or days of instruction does Colorado require?
Colorado requires 688 hours per year (elementary; secondary may differ) and 172 days per year.
Does Colorado require testing or a portfolio evaluation?
Yes — Colorado requires standardized testing (grades 3, 5, 7, 9, 11).
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