How to start homeschooling in Nevada
The legal steps, in order, checked against Nevada law.
Short answer: Nevada excuses a child from public school when a parent files a notice of intent to homeschool with the superintendent of the school district where the child lives. The notice uses a standard state form and includes an educational plan covering English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The district must accept a complete notice and give the parent a written acknowledgment.
Checked against NRS 392.070 on Nov 8, 2026. Compulsory school ages: 6 to 18. This is what the law says, not legal advice.
Nevada gives you 2 legal ways to homeschool. Pick one and follow its steps.
Homeschool with notice of intent
Parents who want to direct their own child's education at home.
Steps
- Get the standard Notice of Intent to Homeschool form developed by the Nevada Department of Education. Districts may only use this form.
- Prepare an educational plan of instruction in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies (including history, geography, economics, and government), suited to the child's age and skill level as you determine.
- Complete the notice with the child's full name, age, and gender, the name and address of each filing parent, a signed and dated statement from each filing parent, the educational plan, and the name of the public school the child last attended if any. You may add the optional statement prohibiting release of information.
- File the notice with the superintendent of the school district where the child lives before you begin homeschooling. If the child is withdrawn from public school, file within 10 days of withdrawal. If you move to Nevada, file within 30 days of establishing residency.
- Keep the written acknowledgment the district sends you. It is proof of compliance with the compulsory attendance law.
- If the parent's or child's name or address changes, file a new notice within 30 days.
| Notice to the state | Yes To: The superintendent of schools of the school district where the child lives When: Before beginning to homeschool, or within 10 days after formal withdrawal from public school, or within 30 days after establishing Nevada residency Official form |
|---|---|
| Subjects | An educational plan in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, including history, geography, economics, and government. Each subject need not be taught every year. |
| Time | None required by law |
| Parent qualifications | None required by law |
| Testing or evaluation | None required by law |
| Records to keep | None required by law beyond the educational plan. The parent must be ready to present the educational plan and proof of the child's identity to a court if required. |
The law: NRS 392.070 NRS 388D.020 NRS 388D.050
Other legal routes
Nevada law also allows these. We have not confirmed their full rules, so ask the state education department before you choose one.
- Private school: Families enrolling a child in a private school licensed or exempt under chapter 394 of NRS.
Leaving public school mid-year
If a child is formally withdrawn from public school, the notice of intent to homeschool must be filed within 10 days of the withdrawal. The district must process a written request for the child's records within 5 days.
High school, transcripts and diplomas
A homeschooled child entering a public high school must, on first enrollment, show completion of the courses required for promotion to high school through an accredited homeschool program recognized by the district, pass a district exam, or give other proof of competency the district accepts. Schools may use only commonly used practices to place a homeschooled child. Districts must let homeschooled children take college entrance exams offered in Nevada, including the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and National Merit qualifying test.
Public school sports and activities
Yes. NRS 392.074 says a homeschooled child must be allowed to take part in Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association events and other interscholastic activities, including sports, through the zoned public school in the district of residence, under the same rules as enrolled students. The parent must file a current Notice of Intent of a Homeschooled Child to Participate with the district for the school year (NRS 388D.070). Districts may also allow classes and other extracurricular activities when space is available and the child is qualified.
After the paperwork
Common questions
Do I have to tell the state I am homeschooling in Nevada?
Yes, under the homeschool with notice of intent route, you notify the superintendent of schools of the school district where the child lives before beginning to homeschool, or within 10 days after formal withdrawal from public school, or within 30 days after establishing Nevada residency.
Is testing required for homeschoolers in Nevada?
No. Nevada law does not require testing under the homeschool with notice of intent route.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Nevada?
An educational plan in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, including history, geography, economics, and government. Each subject need not be taught every year.
What ages must be schooled in Nevada?
Ages 6 to 18, per state law.
Sources
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