Tennessee homeschool letter of intent

Yes for independent home schools. Tennessee says parents must submit an Intent to Home School form to the school district and renew it before each school year. For church-related umbrella schools, the state says that form is not required, though proof of enrollment may be needed when withdrawing from public school. Accredited online school enrollment follows private-school rules rather than the home-school form.

For independent home schools, the local school district where the family resides. For church-related umbrella programs, the district intent form is not required, but families withdrawing from public school may need to show proof of umbrella-school enrollment to the local district.

For independent home schools, before the start of each school year. If a child is leaving public school midyear, Tennessee says the child may be withdrawn to independent home school at any point during the school year, and notice should be given when home instruction begins.

1. 1The current summary does not indicate a standard statewide letter-of-intent requirement for Tennessee.
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 Tennessee law.” Confirm whether your school requests additional withdrawal information.