- Make Homeschool Safe for All Children
Last updated: June 2026
Alabama has minimal oversight, meaning that it requires home educators to register with the state, but does not do anything to ensure homeschooled students are receiving an adequate education.
Alabama has four homeschool options: Private school, private school satellite program, private tutor, independent study.
Alabama has no child welfare safeguards: The state does not stop withdrawal from school if caregivers are under an active child abuse investigation, and it does not stop withdrawal from school if an adult convicted of felony child abuse, sexual offenses, or other violent crimes resides in the home.
Alabama requires that home educators give notice that they are homeschooling once.
Alabama does not require home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to educate through high school.
Alabama requires home educators to keep academic records on file, but does not universally require them to keep vital documents or vaccine records across options.
Alabama does not have subject requirements.
California has no assessment requirements.
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