Georgia
Legal as a private school with registration requirements
Georgia treats homeschooling as a private school, requiring basic registration with your school board and annual assessment results. You have flexibility in choosing your assessment method.
At a Glance
Compulsory Ages
6-16
Notice Required
Yes
Maintain notice with local school board and parents of other students in the homeschool
Assessment Required
Yes
Annual assessment through standardized test, portfolio evaluation, or evaluation by certified teacher required
Teacher Qualifications
For evaluations: must be certified teacher
Legal Requirements
Getting Started
Maintain notice with local school board and parents of other students in the homeschool
Legal Status
Legal as a private school with registration requirements
Required Subjects
Assessment & Testing
Annual assessment through standardized test, portfolio evaluation, or evaluation by certified teacher required
Record Keeping
Maintain records of assessment results
Additional Information
Diploma Issuing
Parents may issue diploma
Umbrella Schools
Umbrella schools are allowed in this state.
Special Education Access
Homeschooled students have access to special education services.
Sports & Extracurricular Access
Sports participation through traditional public schools may be limited.
Key Statutes
- Ga. Code Ann. § 20-2-690