Homeschooling in Nevada: How To Homeschool While Following State Laws

by Rita Onyx

This is meant to be a summary and NOT legal advice. It is your responsibility to interpret and understand the laws that you will be homeschooling under.

Homeschooling is becoming increasingly popular. Just in the last years alone, homeschooling rose up by 700%. What was once seen as old-fashioned and outdated is now a modern way to educate the next generation.

There are many benefits to homeschooling; it gives parents freedom in choosing the curriculums and subjects their children learn. Remote learning also ensures their children are kept safe, away from potential dangers like bullying or viruses in public schools. It’s a win-win situation.

Thinking of homeschooling your children too? Then follow this quick guide on how to homeschool your children if you live in Nevada. Know the Nevada homeschool state laws and regulations in your state so you can homeschool properly.

Quick Facts:

• There is one way to homeschool 

• Children between 7-18 of age must be in school 

• You MUST notify your local school district of your intentions

Requirements:

• There are NO teacher qualifications

• There ARE state mandated subjects 

• There are NO required assessments or testing 

• There are NO immunization requirements

How to Homeschool in Nevada

• Notify the superintendent of your local school district that you intend to homeschool no later than 10 days after you have formally withdrawn your child from public school

• Include in the notice:

1. Name
2. Age
3. Gender
4. Address
5. Statement from you that is signed and dated affirming that you have the legal right to direct their education and assume full responsibility
6. Name of most recent public school that your child attended in Nevada

• Include the following subjects in your instruction:

1. English
2. Math
3. Social studies
4. History
5. Geography
6. Economics
7. Government
8. Science

Helpful links:

http://www.doe.nv.gov/Homeschooling/

https://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/non-public-education/regulation-map/nevada.html

Contact Information–State and Federal Departments of Education

• Nevada Department of Education
  700 E. Fifth St.
  Carson City, NV 89701
  Phone: 775-687-9200
  Fax: 775-687-9101
  Website: http://www.doe.nv.gov

• U.S. Department of Education, Nevada

This is meant to be a summary and NOT legal advice. It is your responsibility to interpret and understand the laws that you will be homeschooling under.