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Pennsylvania Homeschool Laws
Below is a brief summary of the homeschooling law in Pennsylvania.
Compulsory School Age
From time the child enters school, “which shall not be later than the age of eight (8) years, until the age of seventeen (17) years”
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Homeschool help for Pennsylvania Homeschoolers
| Pennsylvania Legal Home Schooling Options: | |||
| Option: 1 | Option: 2 | Option: 3 | |
| Legal Option: | Establish and operate a home education program | Use a private tutor who:1) is teaching one or more children who are members of a single family, 2) provides the majority of instruction, and 3) is receiving a fee or other consideration for the instruction | Establish and/or operate a home school as an extension or satellite of a day school operated by a church or other religious body |
| Attendance: | 180 days per year or 900 hours at the elementary level or 990 hours at the secondary level | 180 days per year or 900 hours at the elementary level or 990 hours at the secondary level | 180 days per year or 900 hours at the elementary level or 990 hours at the secondary level |
| Subjects: | Elementary level: English spelling, reading, writing, arithmetic, U.S. and Pennsylvania history, civics, health and physiology, physical education, music, art, geography, science, safety and fire prevention
Secondary level: English language, literature, speech and composition, science, geography, civics, world, U.S., and Pennsylvania history, algebra and geometry, art, music, physical education, health, safety, and fire prevention High school credit requirements: 4 credits of English, 3 credits of math, 3 credits of science, 3 credits of social studies, and 2 credits of arts and humanities. |
Elementary level: English spelling, reading, writing, arithmetic, science, geography, U.S. and Pennsylvania history, civics, safety and fire prevention, health and physiology, physical education, music, and art
Secondary level: English language, literature, speech and composition, science, biology, chemistry, geography, social studies, civics, economics, world, U.S. and Pennsylvania history, a foreign language, general mathematics and statistics, algebra and geometry, art, music, physical education, health and physiology, safety and fire prevention |
Elementary level: English spelling, reading, writing, arithmetic, science, geography, U.S. and Pennsylvania history, civics, safety and fire prevention, health and physiology, physical education, music, and art
Secondary level: English language, literature, speech and composition, science, biology, chemistry, geography, social studies, civics, economics, world, U.S. and Pennsylvania history, a foreign language, general mathematics and statistics, algebra and geometry, art, music, physical education, health and physiology, safety and fire prevention |
| Qualifications: | High school diploma or equivalent | Teacher certification | None |
| Notice: | File a notarized affidavit with the local superintendent prior to start of home school and annually by August 1st thereafter | File copy of certification and criminal history record with the local superintendent | School principal must file a notarized affidavit with the Department of Education |
| Recordkeeping: | Maintain a portfolio of materials used, work done, standardized test results in grades 3, 5, and 8, and a written evaluation completed by June 30 of each year | None | None |
| Testing: | Administer standardized tests in grades 3, 5, and 8; submit results as part of portfolio | None | None |
Additional Home Education and Homeschooling Information Provided by Home School Legal Defense Association.
© 2010 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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