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State requirements
Homeschooling in North Carolina.
North Carolina home schools — notice before you open, annual testing of every student, and a credential.
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What North Carolina asks
Statute citation
N.C.G.S. §§ 115C-563 to 115C-567 (Article 39, Part 3).
Who you notify (if applicable)
The Division of Non-Public Education (DNPE).
How and when
A Notice of Intent at least 5 days before the school opens. No filings are accepted in May or June; the statistical year runs July 1 to June 30.
Assessment options
A nationally standardized test annually, for every enrolled student (§ 115C-564). Results are retained for one year and produced to DNPE on request.
Records required
Attendance and immunization records (§ 115C-567), plus test results retained for one year.
Parent qualification
The person providing instruction must hold at least a high school diploma or its equivalent (§ 115C-564).
From the North Carolina General Statutes (§§ 115C-563 to 567) and the Division of Non-Public Education.
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