Is testing required?
Yes, for students under the standard homeschool statute.
CO
Medium regulationTesting rules vary dramatically by state. This page gives parents the current Colorado testing/evaluation summary, frequency, and practical next steps without burying the answer in legal language.
Yes, for students under the standard homeschool statute.
In grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11.
Keep permanent records for each child, including attendance, test or evaluation results, and immunization records or exemption paperwork. The district that received your notice of intent can request these records under the law.
Yes, if you are homeschooling under the standard homeschool statute. Families using the certified-teacher option do not have the same notice requirement, and families working through an independent school may follow that school's process instead. Deadline: At least 14 days before starting, and then again each year.
Free printables
Print these before you start: a state startup checklist, letter-of-intent template, attendance tracker, and high-school transcript template.
New homeschool families
A printable first-week checklist for choosing your pathway, handling notices or withdrawal, tracking deadlines, and setting up records.
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Notice or withdrawal paperwork
A parent-safe fill-in notice/withdrawal template with reminders to use official state forms when required.
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Recordkeeping
A simple school-year tracker for days, hours, holidays, field trips, and notes you can keep with your records.
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High school planning
A fill-in high-school transcript starter with course records, credit summary, and parent certification lines.
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These printables are general planning tools, not legal advice. Always verify the current rule on your state page and official source links before filing deadlines.
Yes, for students under the standard homeschool statute.
In grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11.
Keep testing or evaluation records with your Colorado homeschool records, even if the state does not require submission every year.
Testing is only one compliance field. Review the complete Colorado requirement hub before your school year starts.
Colorado homeschool requirementsLast verified: 2026-04-20. Last updated: 2026-04-20.