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Last updated: June 2026
Pennsylvania 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: Pennsylvania has 2 homeschool options: homeschool statute, private tutor
Child Safety: Pennsylvania has some child welfare safeguards: caregivers convicted of crimes against children and sexual offenses are prohibited from homeschooling, but caregivers under active investigation for abuse are permitted to homeschool.
Notification: Pennsylvania requires home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling every year.
Assessments: Pennsylvania requires some home educators to assess students for academic progress and submit results, but not across all homeschool options.
Home Educator Qualifications: Pennsylvania does not require all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.
Subject Requirements: Pennsylvania requires home educators to teach core subjects.
Pennsylvania does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.
Pennsylvania requires home educators to retain academic records.
In Pennsylvania, homeschooled students are required to be given the same vaccinations as students in traditional schools, and home educators must submit immunization records to homeschool.
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