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Wyoming homeschool requirements

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Wyoming at a glance

Required hours
No state minimum
Required subjects
7 subjects
Notice
Not required
Testing / evaluation
Not required
Recordkeeping
Recommended

Jump to the full Wyoming requirements for plain-English detail on each of these.

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  • Required hours or days
  • Required subjects & core hours
  • Daily activity logs
  • Attendance records
  • Notes & portfolio records
  • Printable PDF reports
  • High school transcripts
  • State-specific progress tracking
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“We read for 45 minutes, did math worksheets for 30 minutes, and watched a history video for 20 minutes.”
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  • Reading 45 min
  • Math 30 min
  • History / Social Studies 20 min

Today's total

1 hr 35 min

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Your Wyoming requirements, in plain English

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Notice requirements

Not required
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.

Required hours

Flexible
Wyoming does not mandate a specific number of instructional hours. Families have flexibility in determining their own schedule and pace of learning.

Required subjects

7 subjects
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.

Testing / evaluation

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

Recordkeeping & portfolio

Recommended
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.

Withdrawing from public school

Letter recommended
Wyoming (under the 2025 Homeschool Freedom Act): if you're pulling a child out of public school, send the district a one-time written notice of withdrawal, and that's the whole filing. If your child has never been enrolled in public school, you don't need to file anything to start. Keep a copy of the notice.

Full guide

Homeschooling in Wyoming: the complete guide

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.

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 (under the 2025 Homeschool Freedom Act): if you're pulling a child out of public school, send the district a one-time written notice of withdrawal, and that's the whole filing. If your child has never been enrolled in public school, you don't need to file anything to start. Keep a copy of the notice.

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

Looking for curriculum?

Browse our curriculum directory to find the right fit for your family, then track your hours with Homeschool Fox to stay compliant with Wyoming's requirements.

School choice & ESA

Open to homeschool families

Program

Wyoming Education Savings Account

Up to $7,000 / student / year

Homeschool-eligible amount. Some programs pay private-school students more.

Who qualifies and what you give up

Wyoming's Education Savings Account pays $7,000 per student per year beginning in the 2025-26 school year. Eligible students are Wyoming residents aged 4 through grade 12 who are not enrolled in public school. Homeschool families qualify — participation requires that parents ensure instruction covers core subjects and that students are assessed on academic progress via the state assessment or a nationally norm-referenced assessment. Pre-K applicants (age 4) are subject to an income cap (household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines). Applications are managed through the Wyoming Department of Education; contact [email protected] with questions.

Program details

Deeper guides: homeschool ESAs explained — which states offer them in 2026 covers eligibility and the trade-offs you sign up for. How to use an ESA for homeschool curriculum walks through what's reimbursable and where families get stuck.

Homeschool Fox tracks receipts and learning plans against ESA reporting requirements automatically.

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.)

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.

Nearby states

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Free Wyoming printables

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Templates, not legal advice. Confirm the current rule with your state or district.

Reviewed and sourced

Last verified: June 2026. We review Wyoming's requirements against official sources and update this page when the rules change.

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.

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