New Hampshire Homeschool Notice of Intent

Legal Basis

Home education in New Hampshire is governed by RSA 193-A, the state's dedicated home education statute. This law establishes the requirements for notification, curriculum, evaluation, and recordkeeping that every New Hampshire homeschool family must follow.

Compulsory Attendance

Under RSA 193:1, children who are 6 years old by September 30 of the school year and under 18 must attend school or an approved alternative, including a home education program. New Hampshire allows parents to request permission from the school board to end their child's compulsory education after age 16 under certain conditions.

Notification Requirements

You must file a Notice of Intent within 5 business days after starting your home education program. You may send your notification to one of three entities — your choice:

• Your local school district superintendent
• A participating nonpublic school principal
• The Commissioner of Education at the New Hampshire Department of Education

Whichever entity you notify becomes your participating agency for evaluation purposes. You do not need to file a renewal annually unless you switch your participating agency. However, you do need to submit your annual evaluation results to this agency.

Required Subjects

RSA 193-A:4 requires instruction in the following subjects:

• Science
• Mathematics
• Language (reading, writing, and spelling)
• Government (civics)
• History
• Health
• Art and music appreciation
• United States and New Hampshire constitutions

This is a broader list than many states require, but you have complete freedom in how you teach these subjects and which materials you use.

Teacher Qualifications

New Hampshire does not require homeschool parents to hold a teaching certificate, college degree, or any specific credential. Any parent, guardian, or person having custody of a child may provide home education.

Portfolio and Recordkeeping

RSA 193-A:6 requires you to maintain a portfolio of records and materials related to your home education program. The portfolio must include:

• A log designating by title the reading materials used
• Samples of writings, worksheets, workbooks, or creative materials used or developed by the child

You must preserve this portfolio for 2 years from the date instruction ends for each school year. This is one of the more specific recordkeeping requirements among homeschool-friendly states, but it is manageable with minimal effort.

Proposed Changes: HB 1268 (2026)

House Bill 1268, introduced in the 2026 legislative session, proposes significant changes that would eliminate most current requirements — including notification, recordkeeping mandates, and exempting homeschool students from the compulsory attendance law entirely. As of February 2026, this bill is under consideration and has received mixed reviews from the homeschool community. Current law remains in effect until any changes are enacted.