Homeschool Laws in Wyoming
Under Wyo. Stat. § 21-4-101(a)(vi) and Wyo. Stat. § 21-4-102(b), Wyoming recognizes homeschooling as a lawful alternative to public school attendance. Parents who choose to educate their children at home are required to file an annual notice with the local school district. The statute does not specify a particular form for this notice, and no state agency approval is required before instruction may begin.
Wyoming law does not require homeschooled students to undergo standardized testing or any formal assessment. However, parents are required to provide a "basic academic educational program," which the statute defines as one that delivers a sequentially progressive curriculum of fundamental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, civics, history, literature, and science. Wyoming imposes no formal credentialing or educational qualification requirements on parents who serve as the primary instructors for their children.
Homeschool statutes are subject to amendment by state legislatures, and most statutory changes take effect on July 1 of the year in which they are enacted. Accordingly, families should confirm the current requirements directly with the Wyoming Department of Education or the relevant local school district to ensure they are relying on the most up-to-date version of the law. This summary is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Requirement details
| Required subjects | Parents must provide a “basic academic educational program,” which is defined as “one that provides a sequentially progressive curriculum of fundamental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, civics, history, literature and science.” |
|---|---|
| Parent qualifications | none |
Statutory source
Wyo. Stat. § 21-4-101(a)(vi) · Wyo. Stat. § 21-4-102(b)
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Not legal advice. This page summarizes Wyoming 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.