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Last updated: June 2026
North Carolina has mixed oversight, meaning that it requires that homeschooled children be assessed for academic progress at some point in their education, but does not enforce the requirement across all options.
Homeschool Options: North Carolina has 1 homeschool option: homeschool statute
Child Safety: North Carolina 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: North Carolina requires home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling one-time, when they start homeschooling.
Assessments: North Carolina requires home educators to assess students for academic progress and retain records, but does not require them to submit results for review.
Home Educator Qualifications: North Carolina requires all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.
Subject Requirements: North Carolina does not require home educators to teach any specific subjects, including core subjects like math and reading.
North Carolina does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.
North Carolina requires home educators to retain academic records.
In North Carolina, at least some homeschooled students are required to be vaccinated, but caregivers are not required to submit immunization records.
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