New Hampshire homeschool letter of intent

Yes. A parent beginning home education, withdrawing a child from public school, or moving into a district must notify a participating authority.

The New Hampshire commissioner of education, the resident district superintendent, or the principal of an approved nonpublic school that agrees to administer the law.

Within 5 business days of commencing the home education program. If the program ends, written termination notice is due within 15 days. If the family moves after notifying a resident district superintendent, the parent must notify the former district and submit a new notice.

1. 1The current summary does not indicate a standard statewide letter-of-intent requirement for New Hampshire.
2. 2If your child is currently enrolled in a public or private school, still confirm the withdrawal process with the school so the absence is not treated as truancy.
3. 3Keep a dated withdrawal or unenrollment record for your own files.

Template starter for school withdrawal only: “Please withdraw my child from enrollment effective [date]. We will be providing education outside the school system as permitted under New Hampshire law.” Confirm whether your school requests additional withdrawal information.