Tennessee
Legal with notification and assessment requirements
Tennessee requires notification to your school district and annual assessment through standardized testing, portfolios, or evaluation by a certified teacher. You have flexibility in choosing your assessment method.
At a Glance
Compulsory Ages
6-16
Notice Required
Yes
Provide notice to school district of intent to homeschool or meet alternative education requirements
Assessment Required
Yes
Annual assessment by standardized test, portfolio evaluation, or evaluation by certified teacher required
Teacher Qualifications
No specific parent credentials required; evaluator must be certified teacher
Legal Requirements
Getting Started
Provide notice to school district of intent to homeschool or meet alternative education requirements
Legal Status
Legal with notification and assessment requirements
Required Subjects
Assessment & Testing
Annual assessment by standardized test, portfolio evaluation, or evaluation by certified teacher required
Record Keeping
Maintain assessment results and curriculum documentation
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
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-3001