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Georgia Homeschool Deadlines & Calendar

Key homeschool deadlines for Georgia, based on O.C.G.A. 20-2-690(c).

These are general deadlines for Home Study Program, the most common of Georgia's 2 pathways. Our free wizard calculates exact dates for your family and sends email reminders.

Key deadlines at a glance

Jun

30

Annual progress report

Annual

Submit: written progress assessment

Sep

1

File Notice of Intent

Annual

Within 30 days of establishing the home study program, and by September 1 of each subsequent year

Filing deadlines

Initial filing deadline
Within 30 days of establishing the home study program
Annual renewal deadline
September 1
Send to
Georgia Department of Education

Starting mid-year? Submit declaration of intent within 30 days after establishment of the home study program. No separate mid-year process.

Practical tip: The Declaration of Intent is a one-page form with no filing fee.

O.C.G.A. §20-2-690(c)

Assessment deadlines

Varies by pathway. Home Study Program: [3,6,9,12]; Private School / Umbrella School Enrollment: null

Frequency
triennial
At grades
3, 6, 9, 12
Practical tip: Commonly used tests include ITBS, CAT, Stanford Achievement Test, TerraNova, and Woodcock-Johnson. The test must be administered in consultation with a person trained in administering and interpreting norm-referenced tests.

See our full assessment guide for Georgia for accepted test types and scoring details.

O.C.G.A. §20-2-690(c)

Reporting deadlines

Varies by pathway. Home Study Program: ["written_progress_assessment"]; Private School / Umbrella School Enrollment: null

Progress reports
annual reports to your school district
Annual renewal
Required by September 1
Evidence required:
written progress assessment
Practical tip: Your annual progress assessment is kept by you, not submitted to anyone. It should include your child's name and age, your instruction address, and a written summary of subjects taught and progress made. Monthly attendance reports are not required.

O.C.G.A. §20-2-690(c)

Month-by-month calendar

September

  • •September 1: File Notice of Intent

June

  • •June 30: Annual progress report

Other ways to homeschool in Georgia

These deadlines are for Home Study Program. Georgia offers 2 pathways, and each may have different deadlines:

  • •
    Home Study Program(this page): You file a Declaration of Intent with the Georgia Department of Education by September 1, teach five core subjects for 180 days (4.5 hours/day), and administer a standardized test every three years starting at 3rd grade. You retain an annual progress assessment (not submitted). No minimum test score required.
  • •
    Private School / Umbrella School Enrollment: You enroll in a private or umbrella school that handles filings and compliance with the state on your behalf. No state-mandated testing, no required subjects from the state, and no personal Declaration of Intent. Best for families who want administrative simplicity or prefer having a formal school affiliation.

Our wizard calculates the right deadlines for your pathway. Compare all pathways for Georgia

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Deadlines sourced from O.C.G.A. 20-2-690(c). Verified against primary legal sources. Last verified: March 2026