Homeschooling in New Jersey: 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 What was once seen as old-fashioned and outdated is now a modern way to educate the next generation.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 New Jersey. Know the New Jersey homeschool state laws and regulations in your state so you can homeschool properly.

Quick Facts:

• There is one way to homeschool 

• Children between 6-16 of age must be in school 

• You DO NOT need to notify your local school district of your intentions

Requirements:

• There are NO teacher qualifications

• There are NO state mandated subjects 

• There are NO required assessments or testing 

• There are NO immunization requirements

How to Homeschool in New Jersey

• Plan curriculum with the understanding that your child needs to have an “equivalent” education as those in the public school

• Include in your subjects:

1. Math
2. Science
3. Language arts
4. Civics
5. U.S. history
6. New Jersey history
7. World history
8. Health
9. Physical education
10. Safety
11. Visual or performing arts
12. Foreign language
13. Finance or Business
14. Technical or vocational studies

Helpful links:

https://www.state.nj.us/education/genfo/faq/faq_homeschool.htm

https://www.homeschoolinginnewjersey.com/

https://jerseyhomeschool.net/quick-start/

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

Contact Information–State and Federal Departments of Education

• New Jersey Department of Education
  P.O. Box 500
  100 Riverview Plaza
  Trenton, NJ 08625-0500
  Phone: (609) 292-4469
  Fax: (609) 777-4099
  Website: http://www.state.nj.us/education/

• U.S. Department of Education, New Jersey

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.