Is testing required?
Yes. Students must take a nationally standardized test at regular intervals.
GA
Medium regulationGeorgia homeschool testing requirements
Testing rules vary dramatically by state. This page gives parents the current Georgia testing/evaluation summary, frequency, and practical next steps without burying the answer in legal language.
Plain-English note: this is a parent guide, not legal advice. Use the official source links at the bottom of the page before a deadline or filing decision.
How often?
Every three years beginning at the end of third grade.
Recordkeeping connection
Keep monthly attendance records, write a yearly progress report for each student, and retain those records for at least three years.
Notification connection
Yes. Parents file a Declaration of Intent to operate a home study program. Deadline: Within 30 days of starting a home study program and then annually by September 1.
Practical testing file
- 1Name of test, evaluator, or portfolio reviewer if used.
- 2Date completed and school year covered.
- 3Score report, evaluator letter, portfolio receipt, or parent summary.
- 4Copy of anything submitted to a district, umbrella school, or state office.
Free printables
Download the homeschool starter kit
Print these before you start: a state startup checklist, letter-of-intent template, attendance tracker, and high-school transcript template.
New homeschool families
State homeschool startup checklist
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
Homeschool letter of intent template
A parent-safe fill-in notice/withdrawal template with reminders to use official state forms when required.
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Recordkeeping
Homeschool attendance tracker
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
Homeschool transcript template
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.
Frequently asked questions
Does Georgia require standardized testing for homeschoolers?
Yes. Students must take a nationally standardized test at regular intervals.
How often do Georgia homeschoolers test or evaluate?
Every three years beginning at the end of third grade.
Where should I store results?
Keep testing or evaluation records with your Georgia homeschool records, even if the state does not require submission every year.
See testing in context
Testing is only one compliance field. Review the complete Georgia requirement hub before your school year starts.
Georgia homeschool requirementsSources for Georgia
- https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Pages/Home-Schools.aspx
- https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/160-5-1-.28
- https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Pages/Home-Study-Program-Declaration-of-Intent.aspx
- https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Documents/Home%20Study%20Program/HomeStudyDOI.pdf
- HSLDA state law summary
Last verified: 2026-04-20. Last updated: 2026-04-20.