New Jersey State Laws

Homeschooling Laws, Information, and Resources for New Jersey

If you’re living in New Jersey and are looking into homeschooling, you’re in the right place! This page provides the resources and information you need to determine whether homeschooling in the Garden State is right for you.

Summary of New Jersey Homeschool Laws

Knowing the requirements for homeschooling in New Jersey is one key to successful homeschooling. Below is a summary of the homeschool laws in the state of New Jersey. You can find additional information on Home School Legal Defense Association’s (HSLDA) website as well: New Jersey HSLDA Reference

Homeschool Options in New Jersey

To homeschool in New Jersey, there are no real requirements. Under New Jersey law, you must give your child an education that is academically “equivalent” to what he or she would receive at school–which is not to say “identical.”If parents make a good-faith effort to give their child an education that is appropriate for the child’s age and covers the major subjects, the state’s courts have not ordered them to stop homeschooling.

New Jersey State Law Homeschool Summary

The only thing New Jersey homeschooling parents need to do is ensure that their children are studying relevant subjects, similar to what public schools offer. For high school, these might include:

Language arts (4 years)
Math (3 years)
Science (3 years)
World history (1 year)
Civics and/or U.S. and New Jersey history (2 years)
Health/safety/physical education (2.5 hours per week for 4 years)
Financial/economic or business/entrepreneurial (1 semester)
Visual or performing arts (1 year)
Foreign language (1 year, or show proficiency)
Career/technical/vocational (1 year)
Technological literacy, civics, economics, geography, and “global content” (not as separate subjects, but “integrated” throughout)

New Jersey State Education Resources

Here you’ll find websites for any questions you may have about education in the state of New Jersey.

New Jersey Department of Education: https://www.nj.gov/education/
New Jersey State Board of Education: https://www.nj.gov/education/sboe/
New Jersey State Government – Education: https://www.nj.gov/education/
New Jersey School Boards Association: https://www.njsba.org/
List of New Jersey school districts: https://ballotpedia.org/List_of_school_districts_in_New_Jersey

New Jersey Homeschooling Support Groups

Whether you already homeschool in New Jersey or are looking to do so, these resources are quite useful if you’re searching for support, co-ops, or answers to questions about homeschooling in your state.

Education Network of Christian Homeschools (ENOCH) NJ: https://www.enochnj.org/
Atlantic Learning Network: https://atlanticlearning.tripod.com/
Gloucester County Christian Homeschoolers Association: https://www.homeschool-life.com/nj/gcchsa/
North Jersey Homeschoolers Association: https://www.njhsa.net/
PLAY Parent-Led Activities for Youth – Jersey City: https://www.facebook.com/PLAYJCH
New Jersey Homeschool Association: https://www.facebook.com/NJhomeschool/
Homeschool Explorers’ Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1610699292510385/?ref=browser
Village Homeschool Co-op: https://villagehomeschool.shutterfly.com/
Green Valley Homeschoolers Co-op: https://www.facebook.com/greenvalleynj/about
Christian Homeschoolers of Union County: https://www.homeschool-life.com/576/
Creekside Learning Co-op: https://www.facebook.com/Creekside-Learning-Cooperative-245217859175846/
Wildflower Homeschool Collective: https://www.facebook.com/wildflowerhomeschoolcollective/
Homeschool Connections of Monmouth County: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1468547186789558/?ref=br_rs
Homeschoolers of Atlantic County: https://www.facebook.com/groups/749166731856377/?ref=br_rs
Homeschoolers of Cumberland County: https://www.facebook.com/groups/208286275981199/
Hudson County Homeschoolers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/840163516058148/?ref=br_rs
Jersey Shore Homeschoolers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1771118213121313/
Kids Homeschool Network Secular Co-op – Hunterdon County: https://www.facebook.com/kidshomeschoolnetwork/
Morris County Homeschoolers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/719272398099554/?ref=br_rs
Skylands NJ Homeschool Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SkylandsHomeschool/?ref=br_rs#
Somerset County Homeschooling: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1650812295232888/

Top New Jersey Homeschooling Field Trip Ideas

One of the many benefits of homeschooling is the flexibility to explore! Here are some ideas for amazing–and educational–field trips around the great state of New Jersey!