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Guam homeschool laws

Low regulation Territory Rank 17 of 56 (1 = easiest)

Confidence: High · Last verified:

90
Freedom score / 100
This is general information, not legal advice. Requirements shown are for the scored pathway: Private instruction. Other pathways may have different rules.

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

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

Notification, registration & approval 0 / 20
Parent/instructor qualifications 0 / 10
Required subjects & curriculum mandates 2.5 / 10
Testing, assessment & evaluation 0 / 25
Records, reporting & official oversight 0 / 15
Mandated instruction time 7.5 / 10
Other burdens (immunization paperwork, ID docs, background checks, local discretion) 0 / 10

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

Sources

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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.

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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.

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