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Nebraska Homeschool Deadlines & Calendar

Key homeschool deadlines for Nebraska, based on Neb. Rev. Stat. Sections 79-1601 through 79-1607.

These are general deadlines for Exempt School (Rule 13), the most common of Nebraska's 2 pathways. Our free wizard calculates exact dates for your family and sends email reminders.

Key deadlines at a glance

Jul

15

File Notice of Intent

Annual

July 15 of each school year; promptly if starting mid-year

Filing deadlines

Initial filing deadline
Promptly upon beginning
Annual renewal deadline
July 15 of each year
Send to
Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), Commissioner of Education
Practical tip: LB1027 (2024) simplified the filing: only one parent needs to sign (previously both parents/guardians). Curriculum information is no longer reported to NDE. NDE no longer has authority to test students or conduct school visits.

Neb. Rev. Stat. §79-1601

Assessment deadlines

Varies by pathway. Exempt School (Rule 13): null; Approved or Accredited Private School (Rule 10): "Nebraska Department of Education"

Frequency
Annual

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

Reporting deadlines

Varies by pathway. Exempt School (Rule 13): "July 15"; Approved or Accredited Private School (Rule 10): null

Annual renewal
Required by July 15
Practical tip: Per LB1027 (2024), NDE no longer conducts inspections, site visits, or student testing.

Neb. Rev. Stat. §79-1601

Month-by-month calendar

July

  • •July 15: File Notice of Intent

Other ways to homeschool in Nebraska

These deadlines are for Exempt School (Rule 13). Nebraska offers 2 pathways, and each may have different deadlines:

  • •
    Exempt School (Rule 13)(this page): You file a Statement of Election and Assurances with the Nebraska Department of Education by July 15 each year, teach five required subjects, and provide 1,032 instructional hours (elementary) or 1,080 hours (secondary). No testing, no curriculum review, and no records need to be submitted — the annual filing is your only obligation to the state. LB1027 (2024) significantly reduced requirements, removing curriculum reporting, student testing, and school visits.
  • •
    Approved or Accredited Private School (Rule 10): You operate as an approved or accredited private school under Rule 10, which requires certified teachers, a state-approved curriculum, standardized testing, and regular NDE oversight and inspections. This pathway is not practical for individual homeschool families and is designed for established private school operations.

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Deadlines sourced from Neb. Rev. Stat. Sections 79-1601 through 79-1607. Verified against primary legal sources. Last verified: March 2026