Homeschool Laws in Georgia
In Georgia, parents who operate a home study program must file a declaration of intent with the local superintendent each year, under Ga. Code Ann. § 20-2-690(c)(1). This annual notice requirement applies at the start of each school year and is directed to the superintendent of the school district in which the family resides. The declaration informs the district that the child will be educated through a home study program rather than through a public or private school.
Georgia law requires that home study programs offer a basic academic educational program that includes, but is not limited to, reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science, under Ga. Code Ann. § 20-2-690(c)(4). Regarding parent qualifications, the teaching parent must hold a high school diploma or its equivalent, such as a GED, as provided under Ga. Code Ann. § 20-2-690(c)(3). Assessment is required, and parents may choose from several options for evaluating student progress, under Ga. Code Ann. § 20-2-690(c)(7).
Homeschool statutes are subject to legislative amendment, and in Georgia most statutory changes take effect on July 1 of the year in which they are enacted. Families operating home study programs should confirm the current requirements directly with the Georgia Department of Education or their local school district, as the law may have changed since this summary was prepared. This summary is informational only and does not constitute legal advice.
Requirement details
| Required subjects | Home study programs must offer “a basic academic educational program” that includes, but is not limited to, reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science |
|---|---|
| Parent qualifications | required_see_detail |
Statutory source
GED. See Ga. Code Ann. § 20-2-690(c)(3) · Ga. Code Ann. § 20-2-690(c)(1 · Ga. Code Ann. § 20-2-690(c)(4) · Ga. Code Ann. § 20-2-690(c)(7)
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Not legal advice. This page summarizes Georgia law in plain English, verified as of June 2026 against the cited statutes. Legislatures amend homeschool law (most changes take effect July 1) — confirm current requirements with the state department of education or a licensed attorney before acting. How we verify this.