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Last updated: June 2026
California 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: California has 4 homeschool options: private school, private school satellite program, private tutor, independent study program
Child Safety: California 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: California requires home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling every year.
Assessments: California does not require home educators to assess students for academic progress.
Home Educator Qualifications: California does not require all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.
Subject Requirements: California requires home educators to teach some core subjects.
California does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.
California requires home educators to retain academic records.
In California, homeschooled students are not required to be vaccinated.
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