NORTH
CAROLINA HOMESCHOOL LAWS Below is a list of the
laws/regulation pertaining to the state of North
Carolina.
AGE REQUIREMENTS:
between the ages of seven
and 16 years
LEGAL OPTION TO HOME SCHOOL:
Establish and operate a home
school
ATTENDANCE
REQUIRED:
At least nine calendar months per year,
excluding reasonable holidays and
vacations
SUBJECTS REQUIRED:
None, but annual standardized
tests must cover English grammar, reading,
spelling, and mathematics
TEACHER
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED
NOTICE REQUIRED:
File notice of intent with the
state division of non-public education upon
starting home school
RECORD KEEPING
REQUIRED:
Maintain attendance and
immunization records and results of standardized
tests
TESTING REQUIRED:
Administer an annual
standardized test measuring achievement in
English grammar,
reading, spelling, and mathematics, the results
of which must be available for inspection
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