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Pennsylvania Homeschool Requirements Detailed regulation
What Pennsylvania 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: 24 P.S. § 13-1327.1
- Required subjects: English (Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar), Mathematics, Science, Geography, United States History, Pennsylvania History, Civics, Safety Education, Health & Physical Education, Music, Art (elementary grades; some states vary by grade)
- Instructional hours: 900 hours per year (elementary; secondary may differ)
- Instructional days: 180 days per year
- Testing: grades 3, 5, 8
- Evaluator: written evaluation by a qualified evaluator required
Per 24 P.S. § 13-1327.1(h)(1): The portfolio and written evaluation shall be provided to the district by August 1 (returning families). The portfolio must include a log of reading materials and be retained for at least two years. Hours requirement is 180 days OR 900/990 hours.
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Pennsylvania homeschool FAQ
What law governs homeschooling in Pennsylvania?
Homeschooling in Pennsylvania is governed by 24 P.S. § 13-1327.1. Per 24 P.S. § 13-1327.1(h)(1): The portfolio and written evaluation shall be provided to the district by August 1 (returning families). The portfolio must include a log of reading materials and be retained for at least two years. Hours requirement is 180 days OR 900/990 hours. Always verify current requirements with your state department of education.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires: English (Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar), Mathematics, Science, Geography, United States History, Pennsylvania History, Civics, Safety Education, Health & Physical Education, Music, Art (elementary grades; some states vary by grade).
How many hours or days of instruction does Pennsylvania require?
Pennsylvania requires 900 hours per year (elementary; secondary may differ) and 180 days per year.
Does Pennsylvania require testing or a portfolio evaluation?
Yes — Pennsylvania requires standardized testing (grades 3, 5, 8) and written evaluation by a qualified evaluator required.
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