Homeschooling in Oklahoma
Constitutional Right
Oklahoma has some of the best homeschooling laws in the country. You do not need to register, test, or report to anyone. You simply must provide 180 days of instruction in good faith.
Quick Reference
School Days
-
No minimum
Hours Required
-
No minimum
Subjects
10
required
Notification
No
none
Key Requirements at a Glance
- No Notice of Intent required (completely optional)
- provide 180 days of instruction (approx. 1,080 hours)
- Teach in 'good faith' (equivalent to public school)
- Constitutional protection (Article 13, Section 4)
Legal Framework
Oklahoma Constitution Article 13, Section 4 guarantees 'other means of education'.
Waldorf schools and kindergartens in Oklahoma
The Waldorf Map lists 4 schools and 1 kindergarten in Oklahoma, with phone numbers, websites and a map. If you are homeschooling, many run parent-and-child groups, open mornings and fairs that families outside the school are welcome at.
- Aspire Academy, Tulsa
- Back to Earth School, Oklahoma City
- Little Leaf Playgarden, Oklahoma City
- Rose Rock School, Norman
Required Subjects
Instruction should be 'equivalent' to public schools.
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Science
Citizenship
US Constitution
Health
Safety
Physical Education
Conservation
Filing Requirements
**Constitutional right to homeschool** (Article 13, Section 4). NO registration, NO notification, NO testing required. Simply provide 180 days of 'equivalent instruction' in good faith. If withdrawing from public school, notify principal to prevent truancy confusion. Keep attendance/transcript records for your own protection. Sports access is discretionary (OSSAA). Tax credit available starting 2024.
Testing Requirements
Required: No
Frequency: N/A
Grades: N/A
None required.
How to Get Started
- 1
Withdraw from School (If Applicable)
If your child is enrolled, withdraw them to avoid truancy. If not, just start.
- •Send a withdrawal letter to the principal
Tip: Keep a copy of your withdrawal letter.Immediately upon stopping attendance
- 2
Start Teaching
Begin your 180 days of instruction.
- •Track attendance to prove 180 days
- •Select curriculum
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Constitutional protection
- ✓No paperwork
- ✓Tax credit available (starting 2024)
Cons
- •Lack of official paper trail can make transfer to public school tricky (placement tests often required)
Sports & Activities
**Discretionary**. There is no law mandating access. It is up to the local district (OSSAA).
Questions about homeschooling in Oklahoma
Do I have to register?
No. It is voluntary.
Does the state provide books?
No. You are responsible for all costs (though a tax credit is now available).
Can my child play sports?
Generally, no. Oklahoma does not have a 'Tim Tebow' law requiring access to public school sports.
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Keep your Oklahoma records in order
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Last updated: 2025-12-17 · OK homeschool law guide