Is homeschooling legal in Texas?
A. Yes! It is legal in all 50 states and has been since the late 1980s. Each state has its own requirements and some states are more favorable than others. It is not a good idea to initially contact your office of Education, they are oftentimes uniformed about homeschooling laws and sometimes are not very positive about homeschooling. A district court ruling in 1987 – subsequently upheld by the Texas Supreme Court – confirmed the right of parents to home school their children, so long as they follow certain minimal guidelines. First, there must be bona fide instruction going on in the home. Second, home schooling parents must have a curriculum or formal plan of learning. Third, five basic subjects must be covered – reading spelling, grammar, math and citizenship or civics. Many families supplement these topics with art, physical education, science or religion according to their own areas of interest and expertise.
