Kentucky Homeschool Requirements 2026-2027
Complete guide to Kentucky homeschool requirements for the 2026-2027 school year. Learn about hours, subjects, filing deadlines, required documents, and assessment options.
Hours Requirements
Elementary (Grades 1-6)1062 hours/year
Secondary (Grades 7-12)1062 hours/year
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Required Subjects
Elementary (Grades 1-6)
ReadingWritingSpellingGrammarHistoryMathematicsCivics
Secondary (Grades 7-12)
ReadingWritingSpellingGrammarHistoryMathematicsCivics
Filing Deadlines (2026-2027)
No specific filing deadlines tracked for Kentucky.
Required Documents
Letter of Intent to Homeschool (notification to the local superintendent)
Required
Assessment Requirements
No annual assessment required by Kentucky.
Official Sources
- https://www.education.ky.gov/federal/Pages/Homeschool.aspx
- https://www.education.ky.gov/federal/Documents/Kentucky%20Homeschool%20Information%20Packet.pdf
- https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=53714
- https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=3644
- https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=3631
- https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=56395
- https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=56511
- https://hslda.org/legal/kentucky
This guide is based on publicly available state requirements. Verify with your state education department. Last verified: October 2026.
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