Kansas Homeschooling Laws and Resources

Homeschooling in Kansas Overview 

Notice of Intent Required: Yes

1 Option for Homeschooling: Non-Accredited Private School

Subject or Curriculum Requirements: No

Attendance Age Requirements: 7-18

Record-Keeping Requirements: No

Assessments or Evaluations Required: No

Proof of Immunization Required: Yes, or proof of exemption

How to Start Homeschooling in Kansas

Kansas doesn’t have a specific state statute about homeschooling. Instead, families who wish to homeschool do so under the Non-Accredited Private School (NAPS) statute. You must establish and register your private school with the state. 

TIP: There is no cost to registering your homeschool, and it helps prevent your child from being reported truant.

NAPS homeschools have minimal legal requirements, as shown below.

Non-Accredited Private School (Home School) Registration

You only need to complete your NAPS registration form once when you first begin homeschooling. After that, you’re only required to notify the state if you have a change in information or your homeschool is no longer active. 

You can register your school online with the form found here. You’ll need to provide a name for your school, as well as an address, and other contact information. You’ll also need to designate an official custodian of records. 

If the official custodian is not the child’s parent or legal guardian, you must include their information. 

TIP: An official custodian of records is usually the parent overseeing homeschooling. 

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Qualifications to Homeschool in Kansas

In Kansas, the law says NAPS home school instructors must be “competent.” They leave that definition open to interpretation by the parent or guardian overseeing a child’s homeschooling.

Mandatory School Age in Kansas

In Kansas, students must start school by age 7 and attend until they turn 18 or graduate high school.

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Kansas Homeschool Subject Requirements

The state doesn’t require home educators to teach specific subjects. They may wish to use the Kansas Curricular Standards as a guide but are not required to. 

TIP: Home educators can choose any curriculum programs, textbooks, or educational materials. However, homeschool families are responsible for covering all educational costs.

Kansas Homeschool Attendance Requirements  

Kansas requires NAPS homeschools to provide instruction days and hours “substantially equivalent” to public school instruction. This is 186 days of instruction at no less than 6 hours per day or 1,116 hours per year for grades 1st-11th.

Families may set their own schedules as long as they meet this requirement. Though the law does not require it, keeping an attendance record is helpful so you can prove your compliance if it’s questioned.

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Kansas Homeschool Record-Keeping Requirements 

There are no record-keeping requirements in Kansas. Homeschool families generally keep detailed records so they can generate transcripts or transition their child to public school if needed. These could include attendance records, courses taken and grades received, a list of educational materials used, a portfolio of work samples, and test scores or other evaluations.

Kansas Homeschool Assessments and Evaluations 

Homeschool students in Kansas are not required to participate in any standardized testing.

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Required Immunizations for Homeschoolers in Kansas

According to Kansas Law K.S.A. 72-6262, students enrolled in any school should be immunized. However, the same law states that families can file exemptions. 

Resources for Homeschool Families in Kansas

Homeschooling families often seek opportunities to enhance their children’s education, promote socialization, and empower their homeschooling journey. 

Families can achieve this by joining homeschool groups, co-ops, or larger associations. These connections can provide valuable resources and opportunities for homeschooling families to engage with other like-minded individuals, share ideas, and learn from each other. 

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Homeschool Groups and Co-ops in Kansas

Looking for support and resources? Homeschool groups and co-ops offer them, as well as social events, classes, and more. Here are two options in Kansas to get you started.

• Kansas Home Educators: This group offers information, workshops, newsletters, resources, and a yearly expo. They also hold a graduation ceremony for Kansas homeschoolers.
• Christian Home Educators Confederation of Kansas: This Christian homeschool organization has resources, a getting started guide, and local support groups statewide.

Check out The Homeschool Mom’s list of local Kansas groups and co-ops here.

Sports Opportunities for Homeschoolers in Kansas

Kansas does not allow homeschoolers to participate in public school sports. Fortunately, there are plenty of other options. Kansas homeschool students can enjoy a variety of sports through homeschool sports leagues or community youth sports programs. Try some of these:

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Kansas Homeschool Field Trips 

Field trips can be among the most rewarding parts of homeschooling because they give students meaningful hands-on learning opportunities. 

TIP: Consider teaming up with other homeschool families to qualify for group discounts or special programs.

In Topeka, visit the Kansas State Capitol or the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center. See the home of the only president born in Kansas, Dwight D. Eisenhower, in Abilene. Space lovers call the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson a must-see, while nearby Strataca takes you underground to learn about salt mining. Wichita’s Exploration Place is all about science and technology, while the Wichita Art Museum opens the door to cultural learning.

Special Education Homeschoolers

Kansas homeschool laws require homeschooling families to register as Non-Accredited Private Schools. The state recognizes the homeschool as a private school that is not under their jurisdiction but is still required to follow specific regulations.

Since homeschools are considered private schools, special needs homeschooling students may be eligible for services through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as well as through funds made available for special education through the state. 

Parents of children with special needs should contact their local school district to determine what services are available to them while homeschooling. 

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Kansas Homeschool FAQ

Is Kansas a homeschool-friendly state?

Although Kansas doesn’t have a specific homeschool statute, it’s simple to register your Non-Accredited Private School (NAPS). Once you do, as long as you meet the instructional hours requirement and use “competent instructors,” homeschool families have complete freedom over their child’s education.

Families are responsible for all homeschool-related costs, and homeschool students cannot currently play public school sports. Otherwise, Kansas is a very friendly state to homeschoolers.

How do Kansas homeschoolers receive diplomas or transcripts?

Home educators are responsible for issuing diplomas to NAPS homeschool students. They can also create transcripts using any records they’ve kept. 

TIP: Public K-12 schools are not required to accept any credits you’ve conferred on your child, and higher education institutions may require a GED in addition to a NAPS homeschool diploma. 

Is unschooling legal in Kansas?

Unschooling, where children lead their educational journey at a pace that’s comfortable for them in the subjects that interest them most, is legal in all 50 states, including Kansas.

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