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Last updated: June 2026
Delaware 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.
Homeschool Options: Delaware has 2 homeschool options: single-family homeschool, multi-family homeschool
Child Safety: Delaware has no child welfare safeguards: caregivers under active investigation for abuse and caregivers convicted of crimes against children and sexual offenses are permitted to homeschool
Notification: Delaware requires home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling every year.
Assessments: Delaware does not require home educators to assess students for academic progress.
Home Educator Qualifications: Delaware does not require all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.
Subject Requirements: Delaware does not require home educators to teach any specific subjects, including core subjects like math and reading.
Delaware does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.
Delaware requires home educators to retain academic records.
In Delaware, homeschooled students are not required to be vaccinated.
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