As a result of COVID-19, homeschooling is on the rise. For some, this is a short-term arrangement, and others have discovered that homeschooling is perfect for their family. In case you don’t know, homeschooling is simply the practice of educating your kids from home. Some families choose to collaborate through homeschooling cooperatives and extracurricular leagues to enrich the home school experience.

Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states, including the District of Columbia. When exploring the homeschooling route, please be aware that the laws and policies that govern homeschooling differ by state. If you wonder if homeschooling is a good fit for your family, you probably have questions about how to begin the process and what resources are available. Because of this, we created a series entitled, How to Start Homeschooling. In each installment, we will discuss homeschooling rules and resources for each state. In today’s installment, we will discuss homeschooling in New Jersey.

What you need to know:

• New Jersey Homeschool Law doesn’t require notification to your school district that you are homeschooling.
• Before you remove your kid, inform your kid’s school and the district superintendent, and submit a withdrawal letter.
• There are no particular requirements for homeschool teachers.
• There are no required academic subjects, but you should offer comparable instruction.
• New Jersey does not require that you maintain any particular records for your kid.
• New Jersey homeschool learners do not have to let their kids participate in standardized testing.
• If you re-enroll your kid in a public school, your kid’s placement will be based on standardized testing assessment.

Resources

You can also check out the New Jersey Department of Education and Home School Legal Defense Association – New Jersey.