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Tennessee Homeschool Requirements Moderate regulation
What Tennessee 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: TCA § 49-6-3050
- Instructional days: 180 days per year
- Testing: grades 5, 7, 9
Independent home schools: notify the LEA, 180 days of instruction, attendance records submitted at year end. Umbrella/church-related school options require testing at grades 5, 7, and 9 (portfolio review is not an alternative for the umbrella option).
Official Tennessee sources
- 📜 Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-3050 — the statute itself
- 🏛️ TN Dept. of Education — Home Schooling
- 🔎 HSLDA — Tennessee homeschool law summary
Tennessee homeschool FAQ
What law governs homeschooling in Tennessee?
Homeschooling in Tennessee is governed by TCA § 49-6-3050. Independent home schools: notify the LEA, 180 days of instruction, attendance records submitted at year end. Umbrella/church-related school options require testing at grades 5, 7, and 9 (portfolio review is not an alternative for the umbrella option). Always verify current requirements with your state department of education.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Tennessee?
Tennessee does not specify required subjects in its homeschool law, though parents are responsible for providing instruction as defined by TCA § 49-6-3050.
How many hours or days of instruction does Tennessee require?
Tennessee requires 180 days per year.
Does Tennessee require testing or a portfolio evaluation?
Yes — Tennessee requires standardized testing (grades 5, 7, 9).
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