Homeschool Law Map
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New Hampshire homeschool laws

Minimal regulation State Rank 1 of 56 (1 = easiest)

Confidence: High · Last verified:

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

Current regulations

Notification & registration None in scored pathway

None required unless withdrawing from public school or seeking public-school programs (declaration to superintendent, nonpublic school principal, or Commissioner). Optional certificate of completion (Commissioner issues within 30 days).

Parent / instructor qualifications None in scored pathway

None.

Required subjects None in scored pathway

None.

Testing & assessment None in scored pathway

None (annual evaluation now optional).

Records, days & reporting None in scored pathway

None required.

Oversight None in scored pathway

None; no official may adopt policy governing homeschoolers except access to public programs (RSA 193:1-c).

Immunization & other requirements None in scored pathway

None stated.

Legal pathways

Scored pathway: Home education. The score uses the least-burdensome parent-led pathway defined in law (see methodology).

Who to notify & where to start

None required unless withdrawing from public school or seeking public-school programs (declaration to superintendent, nonpublic school principal, or Commissioner). Optional certificate of completion (Commissioner issues within 30 days).

Official agency / statute links:

Recent changes

HB 1268 signed July 2026 (effective July 1, 2026) made declarations, evaluations and recordkeeping optional except when leaving public school or using public-school programs.

Also see Law watch.

How the score breaks down

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

Regulation burden 0 / 100 → freedom score 100. Bars show burden points per criterion (longer = more burdensome). HSLDA's own map tier for comparison: No notice (summary dated 2026-09-14).

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Helpful resources for New Hampshire 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: New Hampshire has few or no mandated subjects, so curriculum is your choice.

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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: New Hampshire requires little paperwork, but keeping your own records is still a good habit.

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