What documents do I need to homeschool in Kentucky?

Kentucky requires a simple notice sent to local board of education (superintendent of local school district). A withdrawal letter is also required if your child is currently enrolled.

Who do I send my homeschool notice to in Kentucky?

Send your simple notice to local board of education (superintendent of local school district). The deadline is Within the first two weeks of the school year, or within two weeks of withdrawing the child from school if beginning mid-year.

Do I need a withdrawal letter in Kentucky?

Yes. If your child is currently enrolled in school, you need to send a withdrawal letter to child's current school and local board of education.

Kentucky Homeschool Documents & Templates

Every document you need to homeschool legally in Kentucky, based on KRS 159.160.

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What documents do you need?

Notice of Intent

Required. Send to local board of education (superintendent of local school district) by Within the first two weeks of the school year, or within two weeks of withdrawing the child from school if beginning mid-year

Withdrawal Letter

Required. Send to child's current school and local board of education

Annual Renewal

Required by Within the first two weeks of each school year

Notice of Intent

What to file: simple notice
Send to: local board of education (superintendent of local school district)
Deadline: Within the first two weeks of the school year, or within two weeks of withdrawing the child from school if beginning mid-year
How often: annual
Free-form letter accepted?: Yes. You can write your own letter instead of using an official form.

Your notice must include:

•parent name address
•child names ages
•school name
•address where instruction takes place
•enrollment dates
•subjects taught

Practical tip: Your notification is informational only. The local board does not approve or deny your home school. A free-form letter containing all required information is accepted. File within the first two weeks of the school year (or within two weeks of withdrawal if starting mid-year).

KRS 159.160 (notification to local board of education)

Withdrawal Letter

Status: Required if your child is currently enrolled in school
Send to: child's current school and local board of education

Notice period:

0 days

Practical tip: Submit written notification to the local board of education and a withdrawal letter to the school simultaneously. You do not need to wait for approval. Districts may request a conference but you are not legally required to attend.

KRS 159.160 (written notification of home school operation)

Annual Renewal

Deadline: Within the first two weeks of each school year

KRS 159.160 (annual notification to local board of education)

Recordkeeping requirements

✓Attendance records
✓Grades or evaluations

Records may be reviewed by the district.

Practical tip: Keep three things ready for inspection if requested by the Director of Pupil Personnel (attendance officer). (1) Attendance records showing 170 days / 1,062 hours. (2) Scholarship reports (grades/progress) updated every six to nine weeks. (3) A listing of enrolled students' names and ages. You do not need to submit these proactively.

KRS 159.160 (attendance records, scholarship reports, pupil listing; available for inspection by Director of Pupil Personnel)

Education savings available

Kentucky offers Kentucky Education Excellence Scholarship (KEES). ESA programs may have additional documentation requirements. Learn about ESA programs

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Requirements sourced from KRS 159.160. Verified against primary legal sources. Last verified: March 2026