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Nebraska Homeschool Documents & Templates

Every document you need to homeschool legally in Nebraska, based on Neb. Rev. Stat. Sections 79-1601 through 79-1607.

These are general templates for Exempt School (Rule 13), the most common of Nebraska's 2 pathways. Our free wizard generates personalized documents with your name, address, and district filled in.

What documents do you need?

Notice of Intent

Required. Send to Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), Commissioner of Education by July 15 of each school year; promptly if starting mid-year

Withdrawal Letter

Required. Send to the school the child is leaving, plus NDE filing

Annual Renewal

Required by July 15

Notice of Intent

What to file
simple notice
Send to
Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), Commissioner of Education
Deadline
July 15 of each school year; promptly if starting mid-year
How often
annual

Your notice must include:

  • •parent/guardian name
  • •address where instruction takes place
  • •child's name
  • •child's date of birth
  • •compliance acknowledgment
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

First-time vs. renewal

First-time filing

Deadline: Promptly upon beginning

Attachments:

  • •birth certificate

Annual renewal

Deadline: July 15 of each year

Withdrawal Letter

Status
Required if your child is currently enrolled in school
Send to
the school the child is leaving, plus NDE filing
Practical tip: Request copies of academic records at time of withdrawal. Best practice: send via certified mail or obtain signed acknowledgment.

Neb. Rev. Stat. §79-1601

Annual Renewal

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

Neb. Rev. Stat. §79-1601

Other ways to homeschool in Nebraska

This page covers Exempt School (Rule 13). Nebraska offers 2 different ways to homeschool, and each may require different documents:

  • •
    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.

Our wizard helps you choose the right one and generates the correct documents. Compare all pathways for Nebraska

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