Alaska Homeschool Requirements Checklist
Everything you need to do to homeschool legally in Alaska, based on AS 14.30.010(b)(12). Alaska is classified as No regulation.
This is the general checklist for Independent Home Education, the most common of Alaska's 4 pathways. Our free wizard customizes this for your family, including grade, pathway, enrollment status, and IEP.
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Withdrawal letter recommended
A formal letter isn't required, but it is recommended if your child is enrolled in school. Send it to school principal or district office.
Deadline: Before you start (if enrolled)
Good news
No notification required
Alaska does not require you to notify anyone to begin homeschooling.
No specific subjects required
Alaska does not mandate specific subjects under this pathway.
No instructional time minimums
No minimum hours or days of instruction required.
No testing or assessment required
No standardized testing or assessments required under this pathway.
Ongoing requirements
Testing and assessment
Varies by pathway. Independent Home Education: null; Statewide Correspondence Study Program: "correspondence program / sponsoring district"; Private School Exemption: "authorized representative of the department (composite results); parents (individual results)"; Religious or Other Private School Enrollment: null
- Accepted types
See our full assessment guide for Alaska for details.
Alaska has no ongoing testing, recordkeeping, or reporting requirements under this pathway.
What you don't need to worry about
No notification required
Alaska does not require you to notify anyone to begin homeschooling.
No specific subjects required
Alaska does not mandate specific subjects under this pathway.
No instructional time minimums
No minimum hours or days of instruction required.
No testing or assessment required
No standardized testing or assessments required under this pathway.
Other ways to homeschool in Alaska
This checklist covers Independent Home Education, the most common pathway. Alaska offers 4 different ways to homeschool, each with different requirements:
- •Independent Home Education(this checklist) : You simply begin teaching at home with no notification, no paperwork, and no government oversight. Alaska imposes no subject, testing, attendance, or recordkeeping requirements on independent homeschoolers. The most flexible option in the country, ideal for families who want complete autonomy.
- •Statewide Correspondence Study Program : You enroll in a state-funded correspondence program run through a school district, and your child learns at home with a certified teacher advisor who helps create an Individual Learning Plan. The program provides curriculum materials and an annual allotment (around $2,700) for approved educational expenses. Your child remains a public school student and may be subject to state assessments. Best for families who want financial support and structured guidance.
- •Private School Exemption : You operate your home as an exempt private school under AS 14.45.100-14.45.130. This pathway has significant requirements: you must file annual enrollment notices with the local superintendent, maintain monthly attendance records, operate for at least 180 days per year, administer standardized tests at grades 4, 6, and 8, maintain permanent student records, and provide an academic education comparable to the public schools in your area. The chief administrative officer must certify record compliance under oath to the department. Best for families who want to operate under a formal private school structure.
- •Religious or Other Private School Enrollment : You enroll your child in an established private or religious school that offers independent study or umbrella-style programs. The school handles administrative oversight while you teach at home. No specific instructor qualifications or state notification required. Good for families who want the structure of a school affiliation without the requirements of a correspondence program.
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Get your Alaska checklistRequirements sourced from AS 14.30.010(b)(12). Verified against primary legal sources. Last verified: March 2026