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“It is my privilege to congratulate the Class of 2007 as you graduate from Bridgeway Academy. I know this day comes after years of hard work and dedication. I applaud you for your desire to be the best you can.
I also admire your hard work, commitment to excellence, and your recognition of the importance of developing those skills that are necessary to be successful in life.”
Michael F. Easley, Governor of North Carolina
Alabama Homeschool Law – AL Homeschooling Laws
Alabama Area Support
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Alabama Home School Laws
Below is brief summary of the home schooling law in Alabama.
Compulsory School Age
“between the ages of 7 and 17″
Links for Alabama Homeschool Law:
Alabama Department of Education Home Page
Homeschool help for Alabama Homeschoolers
| Alabama Legal Home Schooling Options: | ||
| Option: 1 | Option: 2 | |
| Legal Option: | Establish and/or enroll in a church school | Use a private tutor |
| Attendance: | None specified (180 days required for the public schools) | 140 days per calendar year, 3 hours per day between the hours of 8am and 4pm |
| Subjects: | None | Reading, spelling, writing, arithmetic, English, geography, history of the United States, science, health, physical education, and Alabama history |
| Qualifications: | None | Teacher certification |
| Notice: | File a notice of enrollment and attendance with the local superintendent on a provided form (not required annually) | File a statement showing children to be instructed, the subjects taught and the period of instruction with the local superintendent |
| Recordkeeping: | Maintain a daily attendance register to be kept by the principal teacher of the church school | Maintain a register of the child’s work showing daily hours of instruction and attendance and make such reports as the State Board of Education may require |
| Testing: | None | None |
Additional Home School Programs Information Provided by Home School Legal Defense Association.
© 2009 NOTE: This summary is not intended to be, and does not constitute, the giving of legal advice. Many states have unclear compulsory attendance statutes, and the courts of those states vary in their interpretation of the statutes. Therefore, there is no guarantee any state will accept all of the options for compliance listed under each state. This summary is not intended to be a substitute for individual reliance on privately retained legal counsel such as that provided by Home School Legal Defense Association. Bridgeway’s advisors will talk to you about your homeschool concerns.
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