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New Hampshire requires filing notice with a participating agency within 5 days of starting homeschooling, then an annual evaluation with flexible methods. A 2026 bill (HB 1268) could make both requirements optional if passed.
New Hampshire Homeschool Requirements (2026)
📋 What New Hampshire Does NOT Require
- No minimum score requirement on the annual evaluation — it documents that education is occurring, not a pass/fail bar
- Evaluation results do not need to be submitted anywhere — they're kept on hand for parent records only
- No teaching credentials required for parents
📚 What New Hampshire DOES Require
- File an initial notice with a participating agency (commissioner of education, district superintendent, or nonpublic school principal) within 5 days of starting, or upon moving into a new district
- Notify the local superintendent before beginning and each year thereafter
- Complete an annual evaluation — a portfolio review, standardized test, or professional assessment by a qualified evaluator
- Keep evaluation results on hand for your own records
📚 Required Subjects in New Hampshire
- No fixed statewide subject checklist tied directly to the notification — evaluation confirms genuine progress is occurring
New Hampshire's law centers on notification and annual evaluation rather than a detailed public subject list, giving families flexibility in curriculum choice as long as genuine progress is documented.
📁 Record-Keeping in New Hampshire
- Keep your initial participating-agency notice on file
- Retain annual evaluation results — since these don't need to be submitted anywhere, keeping your own copy is your only record
- Note that requirements could change if pending House Bill 1268 passes, so check current status periodically
- Re-notify annually and whenever you move into a new district's participating agency
⚠️ 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 New Hampshire
File an initial notice with a participating agency — the commissioner of education, your public school district superintendent, or a nonpublic school principal — within 5 days of starting your homeschool program, or upon moving into a new district. Notify your local superintendent both before beginning and annually thereafter. Complete an annual evaluation using a portfolio review, standardized test, or professional assessment by a qualified evaluator; results stay with you and don't need to be submitted to anyone. Keep an eye on House Bill 1268, pending as of 2026, which would make both the notification and annual evaluation optional if signed into law.
How Lumi Helps New Hampshire Homeschool Families
Lumi handles curriculum planning, grading, and progress tracking automatically, so New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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.
New Hampshire Homeschool Resources
- New Hampshire Department of Education — Home Education — education.nh.gov/who-we-are/division-of-education-and-analytic-resources/bureau-educational-opportunities/home-education — Official state guidance on notification and evaluation.
- New Hampshire Homeschooling Coalition — nhhomeschooling.org/legal-requirements — Statewide advocacy organization tracking pending legislation like HB 1268.
- Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) — hslda.org — National legal advocacy actively monitoring New Hampshire's evolving law.
Frequently Asked Questions — Homeschooling in New Hampshire
When do I need to notify New Hampshire that I'm homeschooling?
Within 5 days of starting your program, filed with a participating agency (commissioner, district superintendent, or nonpublic school principal), and annually thereafter.
Does New Hampshire's annual evaluation need to be submitted anywhere?
No — results are kept on hand for the parents' own records and do not need to be submitted to the participating agency.
Is New Hampshire's homeschool law about to change?
Possibly — House Bill 1268, under consideration in 2026, would make both the notification and annual evaluation optional. Check current status before relying on this changing.
What evaluation methods does New Hampshire accept?
A portfolio review, standardized test, or professional assessment by a qualified evaluator, including certified teachers or those administering recognized achievement tests.
What is the best homeschool curriculum app for New Hampshire families?
Lumi Academy's built-in progress tracking and printable work records give New Hampshire families exactly what's needed for their own annual evaluation, whether through portfolio review or another qualifying method.
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