Graduation Requirements by State

Homeschool laws vary state by state. Use this index to find your state's framework, links to its department of education, and the specifics that matter when you issue a diploma.

How to use this section: Find your state below for a summary of its homeschool framework and a direct link to the authoritative state department of education page. This content is general educational information, not legal advice. Homeschool statutes change, so confirm current requirements with your state's department of education or a qualified homeschool legal organization before relying on any specific rule.

AlabamaFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
AlaskaFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
ArizonaFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
ArkansasFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
CaliforniaFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
ColoradoFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
ConnecticutFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
DelawareFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
District of ColumbiaFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
FloridaFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
GeorgiaFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
HawaiiFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
IdahoFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
IllinoisFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
IndianaFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
IowaFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
KansasFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
KentuckyFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
LouisianaFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
MaineFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
MarylandFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
MassachusettsFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
MichiganFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
MinnesotaFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
MississippiFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
MissouriFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
MontanaFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
NebraskaFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
NevadaFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
New HampshireFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
New JerseyFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
New MexicoFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
New YorkFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
North CarolinaFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
North DakotaFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
OhioFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
OklahomaFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
OregonFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
PennsylvaniaFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
Rhode IslandFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
South CarolinaFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
South DakotaFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
TennesseeFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
TexasFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
UtahFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
VermontFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
VirginiaFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
WashingtonFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
West VirginiaFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
WisconsinFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized
WyomingFull guide
Parent-issued homeschool diploma recognized