As of July 2026, NH’s home education law was rewritten by the enactment of HB 1268. GSHE will not update our website to reflect the changes given that we will close as of September 15, 2026. Refer to this summary. Also refer to this article for prudent recommendations that are optional.
Home education in NH is as simple as 1-2-3!
There are three basic requirements for home education in New Hampshire:
- one-time only notification when beginning a home ed program,
- keep a portfolio of the child’s work samples with a reading list, and
- conduct your choice of an annual assessment.
The Three Simple Requirements section below explains each one in turn and our FAQ answers common questions and concerns.
Don’t worry — it’s far easier and less intrusive than you might think.