Kansas Homeschool Documents & Templates

What to file

simple notice

Send to

Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE)

Deadline

Before the child begins receiving instruction (one-time registration)

How often

one time

Official form

Download / access form

Parent registers homeschool as a nonaccredited private school with KSDE. Registration is ONE-TIME only — no annual renewal required. Registration includes: school name, address, and name/address of custodian of records. This is a notification, not a request for approval. No fee. KSDE does not review curriculum or assess instructor competency. Online registration available at apps.ksde.gov or by mail.

K.S.A. 72-4346 (registration of nonaccredited private schools with state board)

Status

Not required, but recommended to prevent truancy concerns

Send to

public school the child currently attends

Notify the public school in writing that the child is being withdrawn to attend a registered nonaccredited private school. Provide the school name. No waiting period or approval required. Request copies of academic records. Best practice: send via certified mail or obtain signed acknowledgment.

K.S.A. 72-3120 (compulsory attendance; exemption upon enrollment in nonaccredited private school)