🍑 Homeschooling in Georgia
Georgia has straightforward homeschool requirements. File your Declaration of Intent, teach the required subjects, and keep your records — here's how it works.
Georgia Homeschool Requirements (2025)
📋 Declaration of Intent
- File a Declaration of Intent with your local school superintendent by September 1 each year
- If starting mid-year, file within 30 days of beginning homeschooling
- Teaching parent must have a high school diploma or GED
📚 Required Subjects
- Reading, Language Arts, and Literature
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
- Science
📅 School Hours & Attendance
- Minimum 180 days per year
- Minimum 4.5 hours of instruction per day
- Monthly attendance records must be kept and submitted to the superintendent
📊 Annual Assessment (Choose One)
- Nationally standardized achievement test administered by a qualified evaluator
- Portfolio review by a Georgia-certified teacher
- Results must be kept for three years and available to the superintendent upon request
⚠️ Always verify current requirements with the Georgia Department of Education (gadoe.org) or HSLDA (hslda.org). This is general reference only — requirements can change.
How Lumi Helps Georgia Homeschool Families
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Monthly Attendance Tracking
Georgia requires monthly attendance records. Lumi's built-in tracker logs every session automatically — easy to export for your superintendent.
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All Required Subjects Covered
Reading, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science — all included, plus 11 more subjects.
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Report Cards for Assessment
Printable report cards help support your annual assessment and provide documentation for your 3-year record requirement.
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Flat Family Price
$39.99/month for all your kids. Georgia families don't pay per child.
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