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How to Start Homeschooling in New Hampshire (2026)

New Hampshire law, as amended effective July 1, 2026, does not require a declaration of home education except to obtain access to public school programs or upon withdrawal from a public school.

Legal framework

New Hampshire RSA 193-A:3 provides that a declaration of home education shall not be required, except to obtain access to public school programs under RSA 193:1-c or upon withdrawal from a public school. RSA 193-A:4 provides that a parent has the right to establish a home education program for his or her own child, and that dates and hours of instruction are not required to coincide with the resident district calendar.