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Oregon Homeschool Requirements Moderate regulation
What Oregon 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: ORS 339.035
- Testing: grades 3, 5, 8, 10
File notice with your Education Service District within 10 days of starting. Standardized test at grades 3, 5, 8, and 10, administered by a qualified neutral party. A score below the 15th percentile triggers a mandatory second exam within one year (the ESD acts only on a declining second score). New homeschoolers have an 18-month grace period.
Official Oregon sources
- 📜 ORS 339.035 — the statute itself
- 🏛️ Oregon Department of Education — Homeschooling
- 🔎 HSLDA — Oregon homeschool law summary
Oregon homeschool FAQ
What law governs homeschooling in Oregon?
Homeschooling in Oregon is governed by ORS 339.035. File notice with your Education Service District within 10 days of starting. Standardized test at grades 3, 5, 8, and 10, administered by a qualified neutral party. A score below the 15th percentile triggers a mandatory second exam within one year (the ESD acts only on a declining second score). New homeschoolers have an 18-month grace period. Always verify current requirements with your state department of education.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Oregon?
Oregon does not specify required subjects in its homeschool law, though parents are responsible for providing instruction as defined by ORS 339.035.
Does Oregon require testing or a portfolio evaluation?
Yes — Oregon requires standardized testing (grades 3, 5, 8, 10).
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