State Requirements

Homeschooling in Kansas

1116 hrs/year 186 days Notice required

Kansas has moderate homeschool requirements. Families must provide at least 6 hours per day over 186 school days, and you'll file notice with the state Department of Education.

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If you're homeschooling in Kansas, you're working inside a moderately regulated framework with enough structure to keep the state informed but plenty of room to build a family-shaped program. Compulsory attendance in Kansas covers children ages 7-18, which means a homeschool program needs to be in place for any child in that range.

The instructional requirement in Kansas is defined in two dimensions: 6 hours of teaching per day, times 186 days in the school year. Parents build a schedule that fits their household. Some days are heavy on formal lessons, others rely on field trips, co-ops, or project-based learning, and all of it contributes to the yearly total of roughly 1116 hours.

Notice filing is the gateway for Kansas homeschool families: a short document submitted to the state Department of Education sets the record straight for the year ahead. Because notice goes to the state rather than the district, families don't have to coordinate separately with their local school office.

The record-keeping side of homeschooling doesn't need to dominate Kansas families' evenings. Homeschool Fox lets you log activities as they happen, then builds the compliance picture on its own.

At a glance

6 hours/day

× 186 days ≈ 1116 hours/year

Ages 7-18

Compulsory attendance

Notice requirements

Notice is required

You must notify the state Department of Education of your intent to homeschool.

Need a head start? Use the free Notice of Intent generator to draft a Kansas-ready letter.

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.

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Withdrawing from public school

In Kansas, the withdrawal step is tied to a state-level filing. Send a written withdrawal letter to your child's current school and file a notice of intent with the state Department of Education before you begin homeschool instruction. Rather than hand-writing the withdrawal letter, Homeschool Fox produces a pre-formatted PDF ready to send to the district.

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

Kansas does not require standardized testing or formal assessment.

Portfolio & records

Portfolio not required

While Kansas doesn't mandate a portfolio, keeping records is still recommended.

Additional notes

Register as non-accredited private school with State Board of Education. Statute requires substantially equivalent instruction to public schools — 186 days at ~6 hours per day, totaling roughly 1,116 hours.

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Sources

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Verified May 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to notify anyone to homeschool in Kansas?

Yes, Kansas requires you to file notice of your intent to homeschool. You must notify the state Department of Education.

How many hours do I need to homeschool in Kansas?

Kansas requires at least 6 hours of instruction per day over 186 school days, which works out to roughly 1116 hours per year.

Does Kansas require testing for homeschoolers?

No, Kansas does not require standardized testing or formal assessments for homeschooled students. However, many families choose to use assessments voluntarily to track progress.

Do I need to keep a portfolio in Kansas?

No, Kansas does not legally require you to maintain a portfolio. However, keeping records of your homeschool activities is still highly recommended for your own reference and for potential college applications or if you ever need to demonstrate educational progress.

What subjects must I teach in Kansas?

Kansas does not mandate specific subjects. Families have complete flexibility in designing their curriculum and choosing what to teach.

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What we track

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Hours toward 1116-hour goal
Attendance days toward 186-day goal
Subject coverage (core & non-core)
Activity log (text, voice, AI-parsed)
Portfolios & PDF year-end reports
Transcripts with GPA & credits
Test scores & evaluations
Notice of intent & withdrawal letters

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