Follow these steps to make sure you are complying with Nebraska homeschooling laws:
In Nebraska, homeschooling takes on the enchanting form of a private school. Your homeschool dances freely outside the bounds of accreditation or approval, for reasons both religious or nonreligious.
To begin, you’ll need to establish your very own private school. Within the cozy corners of your home, enroll your children with the magical forms you’ll need. Here’s how to begin this wondrous adventure:
File a Parent or Guardian Form each year
Both parents must cast their signatures on the Parent or Guardian Form (Form A). This affirms under oath that you will adhere to the state’s approval and accreditation rules. This form must be sent off upon first stepping into the homeschooling journey and by July 15 each year after.
You’ll need to send a certified copy of your child’s birth certificate to the Nebraska Department of Education.
File a Parent Representative Form annually
Next, you’ll need to complete the Parent Representative Form (Form B). You must graciously accept responsibilities such as keeping track of enrollment, attendance, and laying out your grand educational plan. This too must be filed promptly upon beginning your homeschooling quest and by July 15 each year.
File an Information Summary each year
Submit the Information Summary within 30 days of filing Forms A and B by July 15 each year. This summary should include:
- A calendar for the school year (July 1–June 30), ensuring 1,080 hours for secondary students and 1,032 hours for elementary. (For homeschoolers, this can simply be a charming statement of when your term begins and ends)
- A list of all “instructional monitors” (usually the parents), including their names, ages, and highest levels of education
- A scope and sequence outlining what’s being taught at each grade level
Teach the required subjects
On Form A, you’ll pledge to provide instruction in the core subjects: language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and health. Nebraska doesn’t require any additional teaching credentials—your satisfaction is the seal of approval.
Follow vaccination rules (if applicable)
You must affirm that you will follow vaccination requirements (unless you’ve obtained an exemption).
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