Homeschooling in Kansas
Tend Wonder makes it easy to start homeschooling in Kansas. This guide explains who can homeschool, how to give notice, what to plan and record, and how testing works. Tend Wonder then follows your child’s curiosity and helps you find hands-on ideas, books, resources and nearby experiences around Kansas. Document your learning together in a Learning Journey, and use Education Coverage to see how your child’s activities connect to learning areas in Kansas.
Requirements
How to start homeschooling in Kansas
Ages and exceptions
Compulsory attendance applies to your child from age 7 until age 18, potentially earlier for children identified as having disabilities.
Register or give notice
You must register your homeschool's name and address with the State Board of Education.
You must notify your child's previous school when transferring to homeschooling.
Plan instruction
You must use competent instructors, but they do not need state teaching licenses.
You must hold classes for substantially the same amount of time as public schools.
You are responsible for obtaining your homeschool's books and curriculum materials.
Other requirements
Your homeschool is classified as a nonaccredited private school in Kansas.
Your homeschool must issue its own high school diplomas, which Kansas does not recognize as meeting any requirements.
Official resources
- Homeschooling In Kansas (Nonaccredited Private Schools ...
Kansas State Department of Education
Sources checked November 4, 2026
General information, not legal advice. Requirements can change. Check the official resources for your family's circumstances.
Financial support
Homeschool funding in Kansas
Our check of official sources found no state funding, scholarship, education savings account or tax program that homeschooling families in Kansas can use.
Good to know
Your eligible child could receive up to $8,000 per school year for qualified school costs.
You may qualify for a tax credit for donating to a scholarship granting organization, rather than for paying homeschool expenses.
Official sources
Last checked November 4, 2026. Eligibility rules change, so confirm with the program before applying.
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