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Homeschooling in New Hampshire: what the law requires and who pays

RSA 193:1 exempts a child receiving home education under RSA 193-A from the duty to attend public school. One state program pays toward a homeschooled student’s costs here, by its official source: New Hampshire Education Freedom Accounts.

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

What New Hampshire’s law requires

The law that allows it

RSA 193:1 exempts a child receiving home education under RSA 193-A from the duty to attend public school.

“The child is receiving home education pursuant to RSA 193-A and is therefore exempt from this requirement” New Hampshire RSA 193:1, duty of parent and compulsory attendance

RSA 193-A:2 says a parent may choose to educate his or her own child at home under the chapter.

“A parent may elect to educate his or her own child at home in accordance with this chapter.” New Hampshire RSA chapter 193-A, home education (as amended effective July 1, 2026)

Telling the state or district

A declaration of home education is optional. The law requires one only to use public school programs under RSA 193:1-c or when withdrawing a child from a public school.

“A declaration of home education shall not be required, except to obtain access to public school programs pursuant to RSA 193:1-c or upon withdrawal from a public school.” New Hampshire RSA chapter 193-A, home education (as amended effective July 1, 2026)

What and how long to teach

Home education dates and hours do not have to match the local school district's calendar.

“Dates and hours of instruction shall not be required to coincide with the resident district calendar.” New Hampshire RSA chapter 193-A, home education (as amended effective July 1, 2026)

Testing or evaluation

In child protection proceedings, the state may not treat a lack of notice, records, evaluations or assessments in a home education program run under the chapter as a failure to provide education.

“Use the lack of notice, records, evaluations, or assessments in a home education program operated consistent with this chapter as a failure to provide education as required by law” New Hampshire RSA chapter 193-A, home education (as amended effective July 1, 2026)

Ages the law covers

The compulsory attendance law covers children at least 6 and under 18 years old.

“A parent of any child at least 6 years of age and under 18 years of age shall cause such child to attend the public school” New Hampshire RSA 193:1, duty of parent and compulsory attendance

State money for homeschoolers in New Hampshire

New Hampshire Education Freedom Accounts

An EFA student does not have to be enrolled in a private or online school. EFA money can pay for tutoring and for textbooks, curriculum and other instructional materials, among other listed expenses. (New Hampshire RSA chapter 194-F, Education Freedom Accounts)

A family cannot be in both programs at once: a home education program under RSA 193-A ends when the student starts in the EFA program, and EFA students are exempt from attendance under their own clause. (New Hampshire RSA chapter 194-F, Education Freedom Accounts)

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Questions parents ask

Do I have to tell anyone I am homeschooling in New Hampshire?

A declaration of home education is optional. The law requires one only to use public school programs under RSA 193:1-c or when withdrawing a child from a public school.

Do homeschoolers in New Hampshire have to take tests?

In child protection proceedings, the state may not treat a lack of notice, records, evaluations or assessments in a home education program run under the chapter as a failure to provide education.

Can a homeschooler in New Hampshire get state money?

New Hampshire Education Freedom Accounts: An EFA student does not have to be enrolled in a private or online school. EFA money can pay for tutoring and for textbooks, curriculum and other instructional materials, among other listed expenses. A family cannot be in both programs at once: a home education program under RSA 193-A ends when the student starts in the EFA program, and EFA students are exempt from attendance under their own clause.

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