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Pennsylvania Homeschool Deadlines & Calendar

Key homeschool deadlines for Pennsylvania, based on 24 P.S. Section 13-1327.1 (Home Education Program).

These are general deadlines for Home Education Program, the most common of Pennsylvania's 3 pathways. Our free wizard calculates exact dates for your family and sends email reminders.

Key deadlines at a glance

Jun

30

Submit assessment evidence

Annual

Portfolio review or Standardized test or Teacher evaluation -- annual

Jun

30

Annual progress report

Annual

Submit: evaluator's certification or letter. To: superintendent of the school district

Aug

1

File Notice of Intent

Annual

August 1 annually; prior to commencing if starting mid-year

Filing deadlines

Initial filing deadline
Prior to commencement (may file at any time)
Annual renewal deadline
By August 1 each year; evaluator's certification by June 30
Send to
superintendent of the school district of residence

Starting mid-year? File notarized affidavit with superintendent prior to commencement

24 P.S. §13-1327.1(b)

Assessment deadlines

Varies by pathway. Home Education Program: "06-30"; Private Tutoring: undefined; Religious Day School Extension / Satellite Program: undefined

Frequency
annual
At grades
3, 5, 8
Submit to
superintendent of the school district
Submission deadline:
06-30
Practical tip: Your evaluator must be a PA-licensed teacher, a teacher at a PA-licensed private school, a licensed clinical or school psychologist, or another qualified person approved by the superintendent. The evaluator cannot be the supervisor or their spouse. Acceptable standardized tests include nationally normed tests (Iowa, CAT, Stanford, Terra Nova) or PSSA. The parent may not administer the standardized test.

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

24 P.S. §13-1327.1(e)

Reporting deadlines

Varies by pathway. Home Education Program: "06-30"; Private Tutoring: undefined; Religious Day School Extension / Satellite Program: undefined

Progress reports
annual reports to superintendent of the school district
Annual renewal
Required by August 1
Evidence required:
evaluator's certification or letter
Submission deadline:
06-30
Practical tip: If the superintendent sends a certified letter stating the program is out of compliance, you have 30 days to respond with a certification that the program is in compliance. If you do not respond, the school board will schedule a hearing. The hearing examiner must be independent (not a school district employee). You may appeal the examiner's decision to the Secretary of Education, Commonwealth Court, or court of common pleas.

24 P.S. §13-1327.1(b), (e)

Month-by-month calendar

August

  • •August 1: File Notice of Intent

June

  • •June 30: Submit assessment evidence
  • •June 30: Annual progress report

Other ways to homeschool in Pennsylvania

These deadlines are for Home Education Program. Pennsylvania offers 3 pathways, and each may have different deadlines:

  • •
    Home Education Program(this page): You file a notarized affidavit with your superintendent by August 1 each year, teach required subjects for 900-990 hours, and submit a portfolio with an evaluator's certification by June 30. Standardized testing required at grades 3, 5, and 8. The most common pathway — structured but manageable.
  • •
    Private Tutoring: A Pennsylvania-certified teacher tutors your child. The tutor files credentials with the superintendent — no approval is needed. No portfolio or standardized testing required — the certified teacher provides accountability. This pathway requires hiring a credentialed tutor, making it less practical for most families.
  • •
    Religious Day School Extension / Satellite Program: You enroll as part of a religious day school extension program. Requirements may differ from the standard Home Education Program and vary by district interpretation. This pathway is less clearly defined in statute and is primarily used by families with religious motivations.

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Deadlines sourced from 24 P.S. Section 13-1327.1 (Home Education Program). Verified against primary legal sources. Last verified: March 2026