Join our newsletter!
Sign up here for monthly research & policy updates, and opportunities to support responsible homeschooling.
- Make Homeschool Safe for All Children
Last updated: June 2026
Colorado has mixed oversight, meaning that the state has some provisions in place to ensure homeschooled children are assessed for academic progress at some point in their education, but these are not consistently enforced.
Homeschool Options: Colorado has 3 homeschool options: homeschool statute, independent school, private tutor
Child Safety: Colorado 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: Colorado requires home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling every year.
Assessments: Colorado requires some home educators to assess students for academic progress and submit results, but not across all homeschool options.
Home Educator Qualifications: Colorado does not require all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.
Subject Requirements: Colorado requires home educators to teach core subjects.
Colorado does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.
Colorado requires home educators to retain academic records.
In Colorado, at least some homeschooled students are required to be vaccinated, but caregivers are not required to submit immunization records.
Live in Colorado and want to get involved in advocacy for homeschool reform?
Sign up here for monthly research & policy updates, and opportunities to support responsible homeschooling.