Tennessee Homeschool Requirements (2025)
📋 Option 1: Home School Under Local Director of Schools
- File notice with your local director of schools
- Parent must have a high school diploma or GED
- Must teach at least 4 hours per day, 180 days per year
- Keep attendance records
- Annual standardized testing required — results kept on file
🏫 Option 2: Church-Related School Umbrella
- Enroll your child under a church-related school's umbrella program
- The school's requirements and oversight apply
- Often fewer direct state requirements — the church school handles compliance
- Many Tennessee families choose this option for more flexibility
📚 Required Subjects
- Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
- Additional subjects may be required depending on grade level
⚠️ Always verify current requirements with the Tennessee Department of Education (tn.gov/education) or HSLDA. This page is general reference only.
How Lumi Helps Tennessee Homeschool Families
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Attendance Tracking
Tennessee requires 180 days and attendance records. Lumi logs every session automatically for every child.
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All Core Subjects
Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies — all covered in Lumi's K–8 curriculum.
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Assessment Documentation
Weekly reports and printable records support your annual testing requirement documentation.
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All Kids, Flat Price
$39.99/month for every child in your family — all grades, all subjects.
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