Delaware Homeschool Laws and Requirements
What Delaware requires, in plain English — and a free way to track it without spreadsheets. Log activities, watch your pace, and generate records when you need them.
The short answer
Delaware has light but formal homeschool requirements with no mandated hour or day minimums, and you'll file notice with the state Department of Education.
Delaware at a glance
Verified September 2026- Required hours
- No state minimum
- Required subjects
- Your choice
- Notice
- Required each year
- Testing / evaluation
- Not required
- Recordkeeping
- Recommended
Jump to the full Delaware requirements for plain-English detail on each of these.
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What Homeschool Fox tracks for Delaware
Delaware leaves the records to you. Keep them in one place anyway. No spreadsheets, no lost notebooks.
- Daily activity logs
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- Progress tracking
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- Reading 45 min
- Math 30 min
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Your Delaware requirements, in plain English
Tap any item for the details.
Notice requirements
Required
Required hours
Flexible
Required subjects
Your choice
Testing / evaluation
Not required
Recordkeeping & portfolio
Recommended
Withdrawing from public school
Letter + notice
Full guide
Homeschooling in Delaware: the complete guide
Homeschool families in Delaware operate with broad freedom, with the main formality being the notice filed with the appropriate office. Compulsory attendance in Delaware covers children ages 5-16. The homeschool rules can start or stop at different ages, and the requirements below say when.
Delaware is one of the rare states where the schedule is entirely up to the family. Some households lean into year-round learning at a relaxed pace; others keep a traditional September-through-May calendar. A personal target of around 900 hours a year gives parents a useful anchor without any legal pressure.
Notice filing is the gateway for Delaware homeschool families: a short document submitted to the state Department of Education sets the record straight for the year ahead. Check what Delaware asks the notice to contain before you send it. The contents are set by the state rather than by local preference, and the withdrawal section below names the form Delaware expects.
Homeschool Fox was built to make the bookkeeping side of Delaware homeschooling invisible. Log the day in plain English or by voice, and the hours, attendance, and subject coverage add up on their own, ready to print whenever you need them.
Notice requirements
Notice is required
Yes, Delaware requires you to file notice of your intent to homeschool. You must notify the state Department of Education. The notice is filed again each school year.
Need a head start? Use the free Notice of Intent generator to draft your Delaware filing, then check the withdrawal section below for the form or affidavit Delaware expects it on.
Deeper guides: how to write a notice of intent to homeschool covers the language admins look for, and when and where to file your notice of intent covers state-by-state deadlines and recipients.
Generate your notice of intentWithdrawing from public school
Delaware homeschooling is registered with the Department of Education through its online system. Enroll your home school, notify the current school so attendance reflects the change, and keep your registration. An annual enrollment report (due Sep 30) and attendance report (due Jul 31) follow.
For the play-by-play, how to withdraw your child from public school walks through the conversation, the timing, and the paperwork. What to send the district when you pull your child covers exactly what the letter should and shouldn't say.
Assessment requirements
Assessment not required
Delaware does not require standardized testing or formal assessment.
Portfolio & records
Portfolio not required
While Delaware doesn't mandate a portfolio, keeping records is still recommended.
Looking for curriculum?
Browse our curriculum directory to find the right fit for your family, then log the year in Homeschool Fox.
Additional notes
Register with DOE when opening homeschool. Annual enrollment report due Sep 30, attendance report due Jul 31. Three options available.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to notify anyone to homeschool in Delaware?
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Does Delaware require testing for homeschoolers?
Do I need to keep a portfolio in Delaware?
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Nearby states
View all statesHow Delaware compares
Nine rules side by side with the states families move between most, and what changes in each direction.
- Delaware vs Maryland (5 rules differ)
- Delaware vs Pennsylvania (7 rules differ)
Want the cross-state comparison? Homeschool laws by state covers the legal regime in every state side by side.
Common mistakes in Delaware
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Picking a Delaware option without reading all three
All three types file the same two reports under 14 Del. C. 2704. The difference is who files and who approves. A multi-family homeschool reports through one liaison for every family. A single-family homeschool coordinated with the district needs the local superintendent to approve your curriculum and sign off in writing. The type your friend uses may not fit your household.
Free Delaware printables
Two ready-to-use PDFs for Delaware homeschoolers. No account needed.
Templates, not legal advice. Confirm the current rule with your state or district.
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Delaware last verified September 25, 2026.
Reviewed and sourced
Last verified: September 2026. We review Delaware's requirements against official sources and update this page when the rules change.
Our monitor last confirmed the source pages were live on Sep 28, 2026.
Sources
Homeschool Fox is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We turn public homeschool requirements into practical tracking tools for families. Always confirm details with your state or a qualified advisor.
More Delaware guides
Delaware in context: one of 36 states that require notice · one of 10 states that require progress reports.
- How to Start Homeschooling in Delaware A step-by-step guide from withdrawal to your first logged day.
- Homeschooling High School in Delaware Credits, GPA, transcripts, and graduation.
- Record Keeping in Delaware What to document, how to organize it, and staying compliant.
- How to Withdraw From School in Delaware The steps, the letter, and timing to avoid truancy issues.
- Moving to Delaware What to file when you arrive and whether your records transfer.
- Public School Sports in Delaware Whether homeschoolers can play, what it takes, and who to ask.
- Delaware Letter of Intent Who to file with, when it's due, and a free generator.
- Delaware Year End Report What goes in it, when it's due, and who reviews it.
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