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Homeschooling in Wyoming

Flexible hours No notice required

Wyoming is one of the most flexible states for homeschool families with no mandated hour or day minimums.

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If you're looking for the most straightforward homeschool regulations in the country, Wyoming is hard to beat: no forms, no check-ins, and no state-imposed schedule. Compulsory attendance in Wyoming covers children ages 7-16, which means a homeschool program needs to be in place for any child in that range.

Wyoming 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.

The required subjects in Wyoming (reading, writing, math, civics, history, literature, and science) form the backbone of each year's plan, with real freedom in how deeply or creatively each is taught. In practice, Wyoming homeschool families use Homeschool Fox to log daily activities, keep portfolios in one place, and generate the compliance reports that the state's paperwork moments call for.

At a glance

Ages 7-16

Compulsory attendance

Flexible requirements

Wyoming does not mandate specific hours or days.

Notice requirements

Notice not required

Wyoming does not require you to notify anyone of your intent to homeschool.

Even where no filing is required, what counts as homeschooling legally is worth a read — umbrella schools, charters, and hybrid programs each sit on a different legal footing.

Withdrawing from public school

Wyoming doesn't require a formal withdrawal letter or notice of intent to move a child from public school to homeschooling. Even so, a short written notification to the current school is a good idea so the district can close out attendance records and avoid truancy follow-ups. 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

Wyoming does not require standardized testing or formal assessment.

Portfolio & records

Portfolio not required

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

Required subjects

Wyoming requires instruction in the following subjects.

reading writing math civics history literature science

Additional notes

Wyoming made homeschooling lighter on paperwork in 2025. If you're pulling a child out of a public school, send the district a one-time written notice when you withdraw — that's the whole filing. If your child has never been enrolled in public school, you don't need to file anything to start homeschooling. Either way, plan to teach a "basic academic educational program" — reading, writing, math, civics, history, literature, and science — but you no longer have to submit your curriculum to the local board. A religious exemption is also available. (Wyo. Stat. § 21-4-101 / § 21-4-102, as updated by the 2025 Homeschool Freedom Act, HB 46.)

Calculate your Wyoming hours

Wyoming doesn't mandate a minimum. Use 900 hours/year as a general guide to stay on pace.

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Sources

Verified May 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to notify anyone to homeschool in Wyoming?
No, Wyoming does not require you to file notice or register with any government agency to homeschool your children. You can begin homeschooling without notifying anyone.

How many hours do I need to homeschool in Wyoming?
Wyoming does not mandate a specific number of instructional hours. Families have flexibility in determining their own schedule and pace of learning.

Does Wyoming require testing for homeschoolers?
No, Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
No, Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
Wyoming requires instruction in the following subjects: reading, writing, math, civics, history, literature, and science. Beyond these requirements, you have flexibility to add subjects that interest your family.

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What we track

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  • Instruction hours per student
  • Attendance days logged
  • Subject coverage (core & non-core)
  • Activity log (text, voice, AI-parsed)
  • Portfolios & PDF year-end reports
  • Transcripts with GPA & credits
  • Test scores & evaluations
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