Homeschool Law Map
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Wyoming homeschool laws

Minimal regulation State Rank 9 of 56 (1 = easiest)

Confidence: High · Last verified:

95
Freedom score / 100
This is general information, not legal advice. Requirements shown are for the scored pathway: Homeschool statute. Other pathways may have different rules.

Current regulations

Notification & registration None in scored pathway

None to the state. Since July 1, 2025 (HB 46) a home-based program is no longer required to submit its curriculum to the school district (WDE). A parent of a child under 18 who is leaving school and has not otherwise notified the district of enrolling in a home-based program must meet in person with a school counselor or administrator and give written consent to the withdrawal (W.S. 21-4-102(c)).

Parent / instructor qualifications None in scored pathway

None.

Required subjects Requirement exists

A home-based program must provide a 'basic academic educational program': a sequentially progressive curriculum of fundamental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, civics, history, literature and science (W.S. 21-4-101(a)(vi), 21-4-102(b)). Compulsory attendance applies from age 7 until age 16 or completion of 10th grade.

Testing & assessment None in scored pathway

None.

Records, days & reporting None in scored pathway

None.

Oversight None in scored pathway

None.

Immunization & other requirements None in scored pathway

None stated.

Legal pathways

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

Who to notify & where to start

None to the state. Since July 1, 2025 (HB 46) a home-based program is no longer required to submit its curriculum to the school district (WDE). A parent of a child under 18 who is leaving school and has not otherwise notified the district of enrolling in a home-based program must meet in person with a school counselor or administrator and give written consent to the withdrawal (W.S. 21-4-102(c)).

Official agency / statute links:

Recent changes

HSLDA lists Wyoming HB 149 among 2026 bills (outcome not verified).

Also see Law watch.

How the score breaks down

Notification, registration & approval 0 / 20
Parent/instructor qualifications 0 / 10
Required subjects & curriculum mandates 5 / 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 5 / 100 → freedom score 95. Bars show burden points per criterion (longer = more burdensome). HSLDA's own map tier for comparison: No notice (summary dated 2025-06-09).

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Helpful resources for Wyoming 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

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Why shown: Wyoming 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: Wyoming requires little paperwork, but keeping your own records is still a good habit.

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