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Last updated: June 2026
New Jersey has no oversight, meaning that it does not regulate any aspect of homeschooling, and it does not track the number of homeschooled children.
Homeschool Options: New Jersey has 1 homeschool option: alternative instruction provision
Child Safety: New Jersey 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: New Jersey does not require home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling.
Assessments: New Jersey does not require home educators to assess students for academic progress.
Home Educator Qualifications: New Jersey does not require all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.
Subject Requirements: New Jersey does not require home educators to teach any specific subjects, including core subjects like math and reading.
New Jersey does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.
New Jersey does not require caregivers to retain academic records.
In New Jersey, homeschooled students are not required to be vaccinated.
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