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Nebraska homeschools operate as "exempt schools" under Rule 13, requiring two forms (Form A and Form B) filed annually by July 15th. Beyond that filing, there's no testing, evaluation, or portfolio requirement whatsoever.
Nebraska Homeschool Requirements (2026)
📋 What Nebraska Does NOT Require
- No standardized testing, evaluations, or portfolio reviews required under Rule 13
- No requirements for parent education level or past teaching experience
- No general record-keeping requirement beyond immunization records (unless religiously exempt)
- No curriculum approval by the state
📚 What Nebraska DOES Require
- File Form A (Statement of Election and Assurances) annually by July 15th, declaring your intent to operate an exempt school and affirming you'll teach required subjects
- File Form B (Authorized Parent Representative Form) annually by July 15th, designating a parent representative and school details
- Provide at least 1,032 hours of instruction for elementary students, or 1,080 hours for secondary students
- Maintain immunization records, unless you have a religious exemption on file
📚 Required Subjects in Nebraska
- Subjects affirmed in your Form A filing — Nebraska requires you to affirm you'll teach required subjects without a separate detailed public checklist
Nebraska's Form A requires an affirmation that required subjects will be taught and that instructors are qualified to your own satisfaction, rather than the state publishing a detailed separate subject checklist.
📁 Record-Keeping in Nebraska
- Keep copies of your filed Form A and Form B from each year — these are your primary compliance documents
- Maintain immunization records unless you have a religious exemption on file
- Beyond immunization records, Nebraska generally does not require additional record-keeping
- Track instructional hours informally to confirm you meet the 1,032/1,080-hour thresholds, even though this isn't reported to the state
⚠️ Always verify current requirements with your state department of education or the Home School Legal Defense Association (hslda.org). Laws can change and this page is for general reference only.
Getting Started / Withdrawing from Public School in Nebraska
File both required forms with the Nebraska Department of Education by July 15th each year: Form A (Statement of Election and Assurances), which declares your intent to operate an exempt school and affirms you'll teach required subjects, and Form B (Authorized Parent Representative Form), which designates a parent representative and provides school details. There are no education-level or experience requirements for parents — simply completing this paperwork on time is what establishes your exempt school status.
How Lumi Helps Nebraska Homeschool Families
Lumi handles curriculum planning, grading, and progress tracking automatically, so Nebraska families can focus on their kids instead of paperwork — while staying comfortably aligned with state requirements.
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Covers Required Subjects
Lumi covers the core subjects Nebraska expects, plus additional subjects including Coding, Art, Music, and more — all in one flat-price app.
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Attendance Tracker
Built-in attendance logging helps you document instructional time and subject coverage automatically, useful for meeting record-keeping expectations.
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Printable Report Cards
Generate formal report cards automatically — useful for evaluations, re-enrollment in public school, or any situation requiring proof of academic progress.
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Printable Workbooks
Six standards-aligned workbooks covering every grade level — great for portfolio documentation and supplemental practice.
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Flat Family Price
$39.99/month covers up to 8 kids — no per-child fees as your family grows.
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Voice-Guided Lessons
Every lesson is narrated aloud by Lumi, so kids can work independently while parents focus on the bigger picture.
Nebraska Homeschool Resources
- Nebraska Department of Education — Exempt Schools — education.ne.gov/fos/exempt-schools — Official state guidance, Form A and Form B filing portal.
- Nebraska Exempt Schools Portal — exemptschool.education.ne.gov — Direct filing system for annual forms.
- Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) — hslda.org — National legal advocacy with Nebraska-specific compliance guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions — Homeschooling in Nebraska
What forms does Nebraska require for homeschooling?
Form A (Statement of Election and Assurances) and Form B (Authorized Parent Representative Form), both filed annually by July 15th.
Does Nebraska require standardized testing?
No — Rule 13 does not require any standardized testing, evaluations, or portfolio reviews.
How many instructional hours does Nebraska require?
1,032 hours for elementary students, 1,080 hours for secondary students.
What records does Nebraska require homeschoolers to keep?
Generally just immunization records, unless you have a religious exemption on file — no other general record-keeping is mandated.
What is the best homeschool curriculum app for Nebraska families?
Lumi Academy's complete Pre-K through 8th grade curriculum easily supports the subjects affirmed in your Form A filing, with the flexibility Nebraska's low-oversight approach allows.
Because Nebraska genuinely requires so little beyond the two annual forms, the primary risk for new families isn't compliance difficulty — it's simply forgetting the July 15th deadline amid a busy summer, so setting an early reminder is worth the small effort. A quick calendar note each spring solves this entirely.
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