Light requirements
Homeschooling in Delaware
Pick one of three homeschool types, then report two numbers a year: how many pupils in September, and attendance by July.
Getting started (notice)
no notice of intent as such. You register the homeschool with the Department of Education under one of three types: a single family homeschool, a multi family homeschool, or a single family homeschool coordinated with the local district, where the superintendent approves the curriculum and determines in writing that the child is receiving regular and thorough instruction.
Required subjects
none prescribed for the two independent types. The district coordinated type is held to the subjects prescribed for Delaware public schools.
Records you must keep
a statement of pupil enrolment as of the last school day in September, filed by September 30, and end of year attendance information filed by July 31.
Testing / evaluation
none. The state does not give its assessments to nonpublic school students, and private testing is optional.
Parent qualifications
none for the two independent types.
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This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice, and laws change. Last verified 2026-08. Always confirm current requirements with your state before relying on them. Sources:
- https://education.delaware.gov/families/k12/homeschools-and-private-schools/
- https://delcode.delaware.gov/title14/c027/sc01/
HSLDA also publishes a plain-language summary of Delaware's law, at hslda.org/legal/delaware, and sells a paid legal-defense membership built on top of it. It is an advocacy organization, not a legal authority: its leadership is explicitly Christian, and it lobbies on homeschool legislation, positions a family may or may not share. Read what membership actually costs and covers before joining anything.