Nebraska homeschool laws
Low regulation State Rank 17 of 56 (1 = easiest)
Confidence: High · Last verified:
Current regulations
Notification & registration Requirement exists
Annually file Statement of Election and Assurances (Form A) and Authorized Parent Representative Form (Form B) with NDE promptly upon starting and by July 15 each year; birth certificate (or substitute) first year. For 2026-27 one parent/guardian/educational decisionmaker may file.
Parent / instructor qualifications None in scored pathway
None specified beyond parent satisfaction.
Required subjects Requirement exists
Assurance of instruction in language arts, math, science, social studies, health (79-1601).
Testing & assessment None in scored pathway
None. NDE Rule 13 revision summary (May 2026) states testing, curriculum summaries, instructional monitoring and grade-level reporting are no longer required.
Records, days & reporting None in scored pathway
None stated in sources reviewed; NEEDS VERIFICATION of any instructional-hours requirement.
Oversight None in scored pathway
Nebraska Dept. of Education Exempt School Program Office.
Immunization & other requirements Requirement exists
Non-religious exemption filers must affirm compliance with vaccination requirements (unless exempt).
Legal pathways
- Exempt (home) school under Rule 13 / Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-1601
Scored pathway: Exempt school. The score uses the least-burdensome parent-led pathway defined in law (see methodology).
Who to notify & where to start
Annually file Statement of Election and Assurances (Form A) and Authorized Parent Representative Form (Form B) with NDE promptly upon starting and by July 15 each year; birth certificate (or substitute) first year. For 2026-27 one parent/guardian/educational decisionmaker may file.
Official agency / statute links:
Recent changes
Rule 13 revision (2026) loosened requirements; NDE summary said approval by Governor was pending as of May 2026. HSLDA 2025 page predates it. LB 1224 and LB 1112 are on HSLDA's 2026 tracker.
Also see Law watch.
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 (NDE 2026-27 materials reviewed)).
Data notes
- Confirm Rule 13 final adoption date and hours requirement.
Sources
Primary / official
- NDE Exempt School (Home School) Program — Content checked
- NDE Exempt School FAQs 2026/27 — Content checked
- NDE Summary of Rule 13 Revisions (May 1, 2026) — Content checked
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Helpful resources for Nebraska 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: Nebraska 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: Nebraska asks for notices, records, attendance, or instruction time in the scored pathway.
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