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New Hampshire Homeschool Requirements Low regulation
What New Hampshire 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: RSA 193-A
- Required subjects: Science, Mathematics, Language, Government, History, Health, Reading, Writing, Spelling, History of the NH & US Constitutions, Art & Music Appreciation (elementary grades; some states vary by grade)
File with a participating agency within 5 days of starting (re-file only when moving or changing agency). Annual assessment by test, portfolio, or evaluator letter — results are kept by the parent, not submitted.
Official New Hampshire sources
- 📜 RSA 193-A — the statute itself
- 🏛️ NH Department of Education — Home Education
- 🔎 HSLDA — New Hampshire homeschool law summary
New Hampshire homeschool FAQ
What law governs homeschooling in New Hampshire?
Homeschooling in New Hampshire is governed by RSA 193-A. File with a participating agency within 5 days of starting (re-file only when moving or changing agency). Annual assessment by test, portfolio, or evaluator letter — results are kept by the parent, not submitted. Always verify current requirements with your state department of education.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire requires: Science, Mathematics, Language, Government, History, Health, Reading, Writing, Spelling, History of the NH & US Constitutions, Art & Music Appreciation (elementary grades; some states vary by grade).
Does New Hampshire require testing or a portfolio evaluation?
No — New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire? Snap photos of your kids' work and FolioKid organizes them into a year-end portfolio PDF — formatted around New Hampshire's requirements.
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