Homeschool Law Map
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Puerto Rico homeschool laws

Minimal regulation Territory Rank 4 of 56 (1 = easiest)

Confidence: Medium ⚠ Needs verification · Last verified:

97.5
Freedom score / 100
This is general information, not legal advice. Requirements shown are for the scored pathway: Homeschooling. Other pathways may have different rules.

Current regulations

Notification & registration None in scored pathway

No registration, approval or notice scheme for homeschools was found in the sources read (Ley 85-2018; DEPR circulars). A child leaving a DEPR public school must go through a formal withdrawal: the parent visits the school, requests the withdrawal, signs the enrollment-movement report and the 'Compromiso y certificacion de educar al menor en modalidad de ensenanza en el hogar (Homeschooling)' form (Carta Circular 10-2020-2021). HSLDA describes written notice to the principal as 'highly advisable'.

Parent / instructor qualifications None in scored pathway

None stated.

Required subjects None in scored pathway

No required subjects; education must be 'adequate' to prepare child for adult life.

Testing & assessment None in scored pathway

No testing for homeschoolers. Students entering/returning to DEPR schools go through the Unidad de Estudios de Equivalencia y Homeschooling (booklists, portfolio, transcript, diagnostic tests) - Carta Circular 10-2020-2021.

Records, days & reporting Requirement exists

HSLDA (citing 29 L.P.R.A. 450, not read): same number of instructional days as public schools from age 5 to 16. Ley 85-2018 Art. 1.04 (read) makes school attendance compulsory for ages 5-18 except, among others, students in 'an alternate educational program ... or its equivalent'; it does not name homeschooling, so how it applies to ages 16-18 is unconfirmed.

Oversight None in scored pathway

None required. DEPR identifies students with disabilities in homeschool (special-ed services, limited funds).

Immunization & other requirements None in scored pathway

None stated.

Legal pathways

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

Who to notify & where to start

No registration, approval or notice scheme for homeschools was found in the sources read (Ley 85-2018; DEPR circulars). A child leaving a DEPR public school must go through a formal withdrawal: the parent visits the school, requests the withdrawal, signs the enrollment-movement report and the 'Compromiso y certificacion de educar al menor en modalidad de ensenanza en el hogar (Homeschooling)' form (Carta Circular 10-2020-2021). HSLDA describes written notice to the principal as 'highly advisable'.

Official agency / statute links:

Recent changes

Ley 85-2018 text read from the OGP copy (revised July 8, 2026). HSLDA's own map colors PR 'Low' (notification) while its text says no notice is required - inconsistency noted.

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 2.5 / 10
Other burdens (immunization paperwork, ID docs, background checks, local discretion) 0 / 10

Regulation burden 2.5 / 100 → freedom score 97.5. Bars show burden points per criterion (longer = more burdensome). HSLDA's own map tier for comparison: Low (summary dated 2025-03-10).

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Helpful resources for Puerto Rico 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: Puerto Rico 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: Puerto Rico asks for notices, records, attendance, or instruction time in the scored pathway.

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