California

In California, homeschooling is regulated by the California Department of Education. Parents or guardians who wish to homeschool their children in California must follow certain requirements, including:

1. Notifying the California Department of Education in writing within 15 days of starting to homeschool
2. Providing the department with the name, age, and grade level of each child being homeschooled
3. Ensuring that the child receives instruction in the subjects required by California law, which include reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science
4. Keeping records of the child's progress, including attendance records and samples of the child's work
5. Administering an annual standardized achievement test or alternative assessment to the child, or having the child's progress evaluated by a qualified third party

Families who do not follow these requirements may be subject to legal action. It is important for families considering homeschooling in California to carefully review and understand the state's homeschooling laws, including California Education Code § 48200 et seq., to ensure that they are in compliance.