Oklahoma Homeschool Laws and Funding (2026-27)

What Oklahoma’s law requires

The law that allows it: The State Department of Education says the Attorney General has read Oklahoma's compulsory attendance law to allow a parent to educate a child at home.

“This law has been interpreted by the Attorney General to allow for the education of a child in the home by a parent/guardian” Oklahoma State Department of Education, Home School

Tax Commission rules describe homeschooling as education under the other means of education exception in 70 O.S. 10-105(A).

“A student who is educated pursuant to the other means of education exception provided for in 70 O.S. § 10-105(A)” Oklahoma Tax Commission rules, OAC 710:50 (Parental Choice Tax Credit, including 710:50-15-173 homeschool tax credit)
Telling the state or district: The department says Oklahoma law does not require parents to register with or get approval from state or local officials. It recommends, but does not require, telling the local school principal.

“Oklahoma law does not require parents to register with or seek approval from state or local officials” Oklahoma State Department of Education, Home School
What and how long to teach: The department lists the subjects Oklahoma law requires: reading, writing, math, science, citizenship, the U.S. Constitution, health, safety, physical education and conservation. There is no required state approved curriculum.

“Required school subjects under Oklahoma law include: reading, writing, math, science, citizenship, US constitution, health, safety, physical education, and conservation.” Oklahoma State Department of Education, Home School

As a recommendation, not a legal requirement, the department suggests the equivalent of 180 days a year and six hours a day, as fits the child's age.

“This would be the equivalent of 180 days per each calendar year and six clock hours or 360 minutes per day” Oklahoma State Department of Education, Home School
Testing or evaluation: The department says the law does not require state testing of homeschooled students.

“conduct state testing with their students, or permit public school officials to visit or inspect homes” Oklahoma State Department of Education, Home School

A student who re-enters public school will be required to take a standardized achievement test, which may be used for grade placement or credit.

“a student will be required to take a standardized achievement test if he/she re-enters the public school system” Oklahoma State Department of Education, Home School
Who may teach: The department says the Attorney General has ruled that home instruction does not need a certified teacher, but must be given in good faith and be equivalent to the state's education.

“while home instruction does not require a certified teacher, the instruction provided must be supplied in good faith and must be equivalent to the education provided by the state” Oklahoma State Department of Education, Home School
Ages the law covers: The department says Oklahoma's compulsory attendance law covers children ages 5 through 18.

“Oklahoma law provides for the compulsory attendance of all school children ages 5 through 18.” Oklahoma State Department of Education, Home School

The state’s own page for families: Oklahoma State Department of Education, Home School.

State money for homeschoolers in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit, homeschool tax credit

Since tax year 2024, Oklahoma taxpayers who pay qualified expenses for a homeschooled student can claim a refundable income tax credit of up to $1,000 per student. (Oklahoma Tax Commission, Parental Choice Tax Credit for taxpayers)

Qualified expenses include textbooks, curriculum and other instructional materials, along with online learning program fees, academic tutoring and standardized test fees. Proof of purchase is required for each student. (Oklahoma Tax Commission, Parental Choice Tax Credit for taxpayers)

The rules say the credit cannot be claimed for expenses during a semester when the student was enrolled in a public or private school. (Oklahoma Tax Commission rules, OAC 710:50 (Parental Choice Tax Credit, including 710:50-15-173 homeschool tax credit))

Oklahoma PCTC: amount and how to apply Private schools in Oklahoma

Which states pay homeschoolers, and how: Oklahoma next to every other state.

Questions parents ask

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

The department says Oklahoma law does not require parents to register with or get approval from state or local officials. It recommends, but does not require, telling the local school principal.

Do homeschoolers in Oklahoma have to take tests?

The department says the law does not require state testing of homeschooled students. A student who re-enters public school will be required to take a standardized achievement test, which may be used for grade placement or credit.

Can a homeschooler in Oklahoma get state money?

Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit, homeschool tax credit: Since tax year 2024, Oklahoma taxpayers who pay qualified expenses for a homeschooled student can claim a refundable income tax credit of up to $1,000 per student. Qualified expenses include textbooks, curriculum and other instructional materials, along with online learning program fees, academic tutoring and standardized test fees. Proof of purchase is required for each student. The rules say the credit cannot be claimed for expenses during a semester when the student was enrolled in a public or private school.

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Homeschooling in Oklahoma: what the law requires and who pays

What Oklahoma’s law requires

State money for homeschoolers in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit, homeschool tax credit

Questions parents ask

Homeschool law in other states