Homeschooling In Kansas (Nonaccredited Private Schools (NAPS))
All homeschools are classified as Nonaccredited Private Schools (NAPS) in Kansas. Compulsory school attendance laws apply to children attending homeschools who have reached age 7 to those who are under 18 years old (may be under 7 for children identified as handicapped). Every parent or guardian of children in that age group must require such children to attend a public, private, denominational, or parochial school for the duration of the school term.
When a student transfers to a NAPS, the school previously attended must be notified by the parent/guardian. If this step is not completed, the school is required by law to report the student as truant.
- Factsheet-Homeschool (PDF)
Registration Requirement
Nonaccredited private schools are required by law to register the name and address of the private elementary or secondary school (homeschool) with the State Board of Education. 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. No confirmation of registration will be sent. Please make copies of your registration for your records and for the school from which your student is withdrawn.
- Registration Nonaccredited Private School (link to online form for registration, updating information, or to mark your school as non-active. (PLEASE NOTE: To register best practice is to use a computer or tablet. Using a phone creates issues in trying to register)
- Only register your home school once. When your home school is no longer in existence, please use the online form to mark your school as "Non-Active."
Do you need a copy of your homeschool registration letter? If so, please click here for the request form.
Home School Requirements
Curriculum
Nonaccredited private schools are responsible for acquiring their own books and curriculum materials. The State Department of Education does not supply books, curriculum materials or technical assistance for nonaccredited private schools.
- Kansas Curricular Standards provide information on what students should know and be able to do at different grade levels. Kansas curricular standards are guidelines that may be used to develop curriculum. The standards are not the curriculum.
