California Homeschool Options (2025)
📋 Option 1: File a Private School Affidavit (PSA)
- File annually between October 1–15 with the California Department of Education
- Establishes your home as a private school — gives maximum flexibility
- Must teach in English and cover required subjects
- Must maintain attendance records and keep immunization records
- Most common path for full homeschool families
🏫 Option 2: Enroll in a Private School Satellite Program (PSP)
- Your child is enrolled under an existing private school's umbrella
- The private school files the PSA on your behalf
- Often includes more support, record-keeping help, and resources
- Good option for families who want extra guidance
🏛️ Option 3: Public School Independent Study
- Enroll your child in a public school's independent study program
- Follow the public school's curriculum and oversight requirements
- More structure and accountability — less flexibility
📚 Required Subjects (for PSA filers)
- English (reading, writing, spelling, grammar)
- Mathematics
- Social Sciences
- Science
- Fine Arts
- Physical Education
- Health
⚠️ California homeschool law is more nuanced than most states. Always verify your chosen path with the California Department of Education (cde.ca.gov) or an education attorney before starting. This page is general reference only.
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Attendance Records
California PSA filers must maintain attendance records. Lumi's built-in tracker logs this automatically for every child.
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