Guam homeschool laws
Low regulation Territory Rank 17 of 56 (1 = easiest)
Confidence: High · Last verified:
Current regulations
Notification & registration None in scored pathway
None. No registration, application, or approval.
Parent / instructor qualifications None in scored pathway
None.
Required subjects Requirement exists
'The several branches of study required to be taught in the public schools of Guam,' in English (generally language arts, math, social studies, science, PE/health, music/art, computer education per HSLDA).
Testing & assessment None in scored pathway
None required.
Records, days & reporting Requirement exists
At least 3 hours/day for 170 days each calendar year. No record-keeping requirement stated.
Oversight None in scored pathway
None.
Immunization & other requirements None in scored pathway
None stated.
Legal pathways
- Private instruction (17 GCA 6109)
Scored pathway: Private instruction. The score uses the least-burdensome parent-led pathway defined in law (see methodology).
Who to notify & where to start
None. No registration, application, or approval.
Official agency / statute links:
Recent changes
None identified.
How the score breaks down
Regulation burden 10 / 100 → freedom score 90. Bars show burden points per criterion (longer = more burdensome). HSLDA's own map tier for comparison: Low (summary dated 2025-03-27).
Data notes
- Local homeschool association reports the same (secondary).
Sources
Primary / official
- 17 GCA Ch. 6 'Pupils' incl. 6109 Private Instruction (Justia, 2025) — Content checked
- U.S. Dept. of Education - Guam regulation page — Content checked
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Helpful resources for Guam families
Types of services families in this jurisdiction commonly look for, based on the requirements above. These are categories, not endorsements.
Curriculum and course providers
Complete curricula, single-subject courses, and online programs, including options organized around required subjects.
Why shown: Guam lists required subjects or curriculum expectations.
Partner links coming soon.
Record-keeping and planning tools
Attendance logs, lesson planners, transcript and portfolio organizers for keeping the records your jurisdiction may ask for.
Why shown: Guam asks for notices, records, attendance, or instruction time in the scored pathway.
Partner links coming soon.
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