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Homeschooling in Kansas: what the law requires and who pays

The Kansas education department says every homeschool is classified as a nonaccredited private school (NAPS). We have not found an official source saying a Kansas program pays homeschooled students.

Quoted from official sources, read October 8, 2026. A law summary, not legal advice.

What Kansas’s law requires

The law that allows it

The Kansas education department says every homeschool is classified as a nonaccredited private school (NAPS).

“All homeschools are classified as Nonaccredited Private Schools (NAPS) in Kansas.” Kansas State Department of Education, Homeschooling in Kansas (NAPS)

K.S.A. 72-3120 lets a child meet compulsory attendance at a private school taught by a competent instructor for about as long as the local public school is in session.

“a private, denominational or parochial school taught by a competent instructor for a period of time which is substantially equivalent to the period of time public school is maintained” K.S.A. 72-3120, compulsory school attendance

Telling the state or district

Under K.S.A. 72-4346 the school's official custodian registers the school's name and address with the State Board of Education.

“The official custodian of every private elementary or secondary school shall register the name and address of the private elementary or secondary school with the state board of education.” K.S.A. 72-4346, registration of name and address

The department says there is no approval process or review and no cost to register.

“There is no “approval” process or review by the State Board of Education for a NAPS and there is no cost associated with the registration.” Kansas State Department of Education, Homeschooling in Kansas (NAPS)

When a student moves to a homeschool, the parent must notify the school the child attended before.

“When a student transfers to a NAPS, the school previously attended must be notified by the parent/guardian.” Kansas State Department of Education, Homeschooling in Kansas (NAPS)

What and how long to teach

The department says classes must be held for about as long as public schools are in session.

“Classes must be held for a period of time which is substantially equivalent to the time public schools are in session.” Kansas State Department of Education, Homeschooling in Kansas (NAPS)

The department says public schools run at least 186 days of at least 6 hours, or 1,116 hours a year for grades 1 to 11.

“The time required for public schools is at least 186 days of not less than 6 hours per day, or 1116 hours per year for grades 1-11.” Kansas State Department of Education, Homeschooling in Kansas (NAPS)

Who may teach

Teachers do not need a state license, but courses must be taught by competent instructors.

“Non-accredited private schools are not required to employ teachers who are licensed by the state; however, courses must be taught by competent instructors.” Kansas State Department of Education, Homeschooling in Kansas (NAPS)

Ages the law covers

Compulsory attendance applies from age 7 until 18, unless the child has a high school diploma or equivalency credential.

“has reached the age of seven years and is under the age of 18 years and has not attained a high school diploma” K.S.A. 72-3120, compulsory school attendance

The state’s own page for families: Kansas State Department of Education, Homeschooling in Kansas (Nonaccredited Private Schools).

State money for homeschoolers in Kansas

We have not found an official source saying a Kansas program pays homeschooled students.

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Questions parents ask

Do I have to tell anyone I am homeschooling in Kansas?

Under K.S.A. 72-4346 the school's official custodian registers the school's name and address with the State Board of Education. The department says there is no approval process or review and no cost to register. When a student moves to a homeschool, the parent must notify the school the child attended before.

Can a homeschooler in Kansas get state money?

We have not found an official source saying a Kansas program pays homeschooled students.

Every line above is our plain-English summary of the quoted text, which is copied from the official page named beside it. Laws change: the quoted page is the authority, and a lawyer or the state can answer questions about your family.

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