Homeschooling in Wyoming
Low Regulation, Core Subjects
To homeschool in Wyoming, you must provide a 'basic academic educational program' and submit your curriculum annually to the local school board.
Quick Reference
School Days
-
No minimum
Hours Required
-
No minimum
Subjects
7
required
Notification
No
none
Key Requirements at a Glance
- Submit curriculum summary annually to local board
- Provide 'sequentially progressive' instruction
- Teach 7 core subjects
- No state testing required
- Records/Portfolio recommended but not required
Legal Framework
Wyoming Statutes 21-4-101 and 21-4-102.
Waldorf schools and kindergartens in Wyoming
The Waldorf Map lists 1 kindergarten in Wyoming, 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.
- Apple Valley School, Lander
Required Subjects
Must provide a 'basic academic educational program' in these subjects.
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Civics
History
Literature
Science
Filing Requirements
**HB 46 (July 2025) DEREGULATION**: NO notification required if you've never enrolled in public school. NO annual curriculum submission anymore. **If withdrawing from public school**: Must have **in-person meeting** with district admin and sign written withdrawal consent (one-time event). 7 subjects required (Reading, Writing, Math, Civics, History, Literature, Science) - must be 'sequentially progressive'. NO testing. **Sports GUARANTEED** (WHSAA). No state form.
Testing Requirements
Required: No
Frequency: N/A
Grades: N/A
None required.
How to Get Started
- 1
Submit Curriculum
Provide a summary of your curriculum to the local board of trustees.
- •Submit annually
- •List texts/materials used
Tip: This requirement is subject to change with new laws effective July 2025.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓No testing
- ✓No parent qualifications
- ✓Subject requirements are standard
Cons
- •Annual curriculum submission (currently)
Sports & Activities
**Guaranteed** (WHSAA). Homeschoolers are eligible to participate (fees may apply). HB 46 reinforced this access.
Questions about homeschooling in Wyoming
Do I have to test my child?
No. Wyoming has no standardized testing requirement for homeschoolers.
Is the curriculum submission requirement changing?
Yes. New legislation effective July 1, 2025 (HB 46) is expected to remove the requirement to submit curriculum to the district.
Can I play sports?
Yes. Wyoming law allows homeschoolers to participate in public school activities (WHSAA rules apply).
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Last updated: 2025-12-17 · WY homeschool law guide