1) Apply to the state for permission,
2) Become a "non-approved private-school" (more later), or
3) Do it and don't tell anyone.

The latter is "illegal" and children are considered truant.

Let's talk about our first choice: Of course I am only familiar with the laws in my state, but most states are 'homeschool friendly', and as such, the laws are similar. You will need to contact your local Superintendent of Schools, and ask where to write for an application. In Maine you would write to the Department of Education in the State House. You need one application per student. This can be quite lengthy and often ask questions the state doesn't need the answers to. Use caution when filling in information such as length of time spent on a subject, for the most part a simple 'appropriate number of hours (or days) per week/month" will suffice. The key here is to supply the government with as little knowledge as possible, without breaking the law. You don't want them to be able to come back and say 'prove to us that you spent X number of hours in Science.' In my state there are certain subjects that must be taught at certain times. Be sure to follow these instructions. We also are required to submit a yearly review. There are more guidelines that apply to this as well, (you cannot evaluate your child, unless you are a certified teacher.) If you know a teacher who would be willing to review your child's work for the year, I would recommend asking. It will save you lots of money. The application has a deadline, and an approval letter is sent back to you. You must also notify your Superintendent of Schools about your plans.

Sound Exhausting? I think it is...

That's basically it! Alot easier in my opinion!