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2026 State Guide
Homeschooling in Delaware: Requirements & Rules
Homeschooling is legal in Delaware, and requirements are minimal — typically a simple notification. Here’s everything you need to stay compliant, in plain English.
- Regulation level
- Low
- Notification
- Annual notice
- Instruction time
- No state mandate
- Required subjects
- 6 subjects
- Assessment
- Not required
- Recordkeeping
- Required
- Compulsory ages
- 5–16
Notification
Delaware requires annual notice, due annual, at start of school year.
File an annual homeschool registration form with the Delaware Department of Education.
Instruction time
Delaware sets no statewide requirement for days or hours of instruction.
No state day/hour mandate. Enroll by Sept 30 and report aggregate annual attendance by July 31; 180 days is the public-school year, not a homeschool requirement.
Required subjects
- English
- Mathematics
- Social studies
- Science
- Health
- Physical education
Instruction must cover English, math, social studies, science, health, and PE.
Assessment & testing
No statewide testing or assessment is required in Delaware.
No state assessment requirement.
Recordkeeping
Delaware requires homeschool families to maintain records.
Records of attendance required.
Parent qualifications
None required.
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Frequently asked questions
Is homeschooling legal in Delaware?
Yes — homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. In Delaware, requirements are minimal — typically a simple notification. Children ages 5–16 fall under compulsory education law.
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Delaware?
Yes. Delaware requires annual notice — annual, at start of school year. File an annual homeschool registration form with the Delaware Department of Education.
How many days or hours of instruction does Delaware require?
Delaware sets no statewide day or hour mandate for homeschoolers. No state day/hour mandate. Enroll by Sept 30 and report aggregate annual attendance by July 31; 180 days is the public-school year, not a homeschool requirement.
What subjects are required in Delaware?
Delaware requires: English, Mathematics, Social studies, Science, Health, Physical education. Instruction must cover English, math, social studies, science, health, and PE.
Is testing or assessment required for homeschoolers in Delaware?
No statewide assessment is required in Delaware. No state assessment requirement.
What records do homeschoolers need to keep in Delaware?
Delaware requires families to keep homeschool records. Records of attendance required.
Official sources
Verify current requirements with the Delaware Department of Education and HSLDA’s Delaware page.
Not legal advice. This data is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Homeschool laws change frequently. Always verify requirements with your state's Department of Education or a qualified homeschool legal organization before making compliance decisions. Requirements shown were last verified 2026-09.