Colorado Homeschool Laws

We will update our records on a yearly basis, but if any new legislation goes into effect for your state, it should be listed here.

Colorado Department of Education Site

Colorado Homeschool Site

If you are homeschooling in the state of Colorado, you will need to complete the following steps:

1. File a “Notice of Intent to Homeschool” Form. The written notification must include the name, age, place of residence, and the number of attendance hours of each child that will be participating in the homeschool program.
2. Complete at least 172 days of instruction each year, averaging at least 4 hours a day. 
3. Instruction must be provided by a parent, guardian, or adult relative designated by a parent and record keeping must be maintained on a permanent basis by the individual who is overseeing the program. Records must be provided to the school district upon request. Keep a detailed log of attendance including days and hours worked as well as any standardized testing, immunization records and course grades.
4. Take standardized tests for students in grades 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11. Students can take a nationally standardized achievement test or a qualified person, as described in C.R.S. 22-33-104.5(3)(f), can be selected by the parent to evaluate the student’s academic progress. The results of the evaluation, whether by assessment or qualified person, must be submitted to the school district that received the written notification.

For additional information, including a downloadable PDF with a detailed analysis of your state’s homeschool laws and legal counsel, be sure to become a member of the HSLDA for a yearly fee.

Colorado HSLDA Reference Site