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Last updated: June 2026
New Hampshire 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: New Hampshire has 1 homeschool option: homeschool statute
Child Safety: New Hampshire 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 Hampshire requires home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling one-time, when they start homeschooling.
Assessments: New Hampshire 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: New Hampshire does not require all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.
Subject Requirements: New Hampshire requires home educators to teach core subjects.
New Hampshire does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.
New Hampshire requires home educators to retain academic records.
In New Hampshire, homeschooled students are not required to be vaccinated.
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