Please note, this is not intended as legal advice. This is for informational purposes only and should you choose to Homeschool in Nebraska then you need to double check the Montana Department of Public Education website for current regulations.
So what do you need to homeschool your child in Nebraska? To legally and successfully homeschool in Nebraska, parents will need to follow these steps:
- Parents of children ages 6-18 must comply with NDE mandatory attendance law..
- Complete and submit all required forms to the Exempt School Program Office by July 15th each year:
- Form A: Statement of Execution and Assurances
- Form B: Authorized Parent Representative Form
- Instructional Summary detailing your homeschooling program,
- Include a certified birth certificate for all children.
* Forms can be found here
- Teach language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and health ensuring that all students master all basic skills.
- Teach 1,032 hours to all elementary students and 1,080 hours to all secondary students.
- It is recommended that homeschooling parents keep records of attendance data and complete transcripts of all classes and grades.
- Parents who elect to homeschool for reasons other than religious beliefs, will need to keep up to date immunization records.
The notice of intent to homeschool in Nebraska is a set of forms. In order to begin homeschooling, parents need to file for exempt status as per Rule 13 by the 15th of July each year. You must file with the NDE Exempt School Program Office. Although the NDE prefers parents submit their forms online, you may file for exempt status via paper documents. Whether you choose to file by paper or digitally, the process is as follows:
- Complete and sign Form A: Statement of Election and Assurances (signed by both parents or legal guardians
- Complete and sign Form B: Authorized Parent Representative Form (signed by the designated parent representative)
- Complete the yearly Informational Summary which notes the dates of operation, name, age, and highest grade completed for each teacher including parents, and a description of all curriculum materials for each child/grade level
- Submit all forms accompanied by a certified birth certificate for each child being homeschooled unless previously submitted.
The best way to stay on top of changes in homeschool regulations is to connect with other local homeschoolers in Nebraska.
Nebraska Secular Homeschool Groups
NESHE (Nebraska Secular Home Educators)
“Offering a range of activities and social opportunities for secular homeschoolers, NESHE is free to join”
“This is a group for families in the Omaha area who homeschool to connect. Anybody is welcome. This group has no religious affiliation.”
