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New Hampshire homeschool recordkeeping requirements

Recordkeeping is where many families either overcomplicate things or accidentally keep too little. This page separates what New Hampshire appears to require from what is smart to keep for transfers, high school, college, and peace of mind.

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.

Current recordkeeping summary

Parents must maintain a portfolio including a log of reading materials by title and samples of writings, worksheets, workbooks, or creative materials used or developed by the child. The portfolio remains the parent's property and must be preserved for 2 years from the end of instruction. Parents must also keep a copy of the annual evaluation.

Attendance or hours connection

The reviewed New Hampshire sources do not state a specific statewide homeschool hour requirement.

Testing and evaluation records

Yes, but not always as a standardized test. New Hampshire requires an annual educational evaluation, which can be done through teacher review of the portfolio, a national student achievement test, the resident district's state assessment, or another mutually agreed valid measurement tool. Frequency: Annual evaluation each year.

Practical parent record file

  1. 1Notice, affidavit, umbrella-school enrollment, or withdrawal copies if applicable.
  2. 2Attendance or school-days tracker if your state requires days/hours or if you want a clean audit trail.
  3. 3Curriculum list by subject and grade level.
  4. 4Work samples or portfolio highlights for reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
  5. 5Test results, evaluation letters, report cards, or progress summaries if applicable.
  6. 6High-school course descriptions, credits, grades, and transcript drafts for grades 9–12.

Source caveat

This site summarizes public source material and should be verified against current New Hampshire agency guidance before a compliance deadline.

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.

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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

What records do homeschoolers keep in New Hampshire?

Parents must maintain a portfolio including a log of reading materials by title and samples of writings, worksheets, workbooks, or creative materials used or developed by the child. The portfolio remains the parent's property and must be preserved for 2 years from the end of instruction. Parents must also keep a copy of the annual evaluation.

Do I need attendance records in New Hampshire?

The reviewed New Hampshire sources do not state a specific statewide homeschool hour requirement.

Should I keep more than the minimum?

Usually yes. A simple folder with notice paperwork, attendance, curriculum, samples, and test/evaluation results makes transfers, high school planning, and future questions much easier.

Tie records to the full startup checklist

Records are easier when you know which steps New Hampshire expects first.

How to homeschool in New Hampshire