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Georgia homeschool requirements

Last checked October 2026. This is a plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Georgia Department of Education has the final say.

What you file, and when

A Declaration of Intent to the Georgia Department of Education within 30 days of starting, then by September 1 every year.

Subjects

Reading, language arts, math, social studies and science.

Days and hours

The equivalent of 180 days of at least 4 and a half hours each.

Progress reports and testing

Each year you write a progress assessment for each required subject and keep it for three years. Starting at the end of 3rd grade, your child takes a nationally standardized test at least every three years. You keep the results; you don't send them in.

Where Gallop fits

Subject-by-subject progress in Gallop can help you write your annual progress report.

Gallop's Records report prints, for each child and any date range, the days and minutes they worked, the subjects covered, each skill mastered with its date, and sample questions your child answered correctly. Minutes count time in Gallop only, not all of your teaching. Most parents add it to their own records rather than using it as their only record.

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FAQ

Who writes the annual progress report?

You do. Gallop's report gives you the details by subject.

Can I try it first?

Yes. Try 7 sample questions, or start the 7-day free trial. No card needed.

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