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Homeschool Requirements by State & Country
Alabama homeschool laws at a glance.
Always verify with current law. This information is summarized from
HSLDA,
HSLDA Canada,
and government education ministries as of 2026. Homeschool laws change — confirm requirements with your local education authority before making decisions.
Church school: enrollment certificate filed with local superintendent. Private tutor: statement filed with superintendent
Annual Assessment
None required
Minimum Instruction
Not specified
Teacher Qualifications
Church school: none. Private tutor: Alabama-certified teacher required
Most families enroll in a church school (cover school), which files an enrollment certificate and keeps an attendance register. Private-tutor option requires 3 hours/day, 140 days/year, between 8am–4pm.
Required Subjects
Alabama does not mandate specific subjects for homeschooling.
Law Reference
Code of Alabama §16-28-1 et seq. (church school §16-28-1(2); private tutor §16-28-5)