The Texas Education Code (TEC), Chapter 25, governs homeschooling in the state of Texas. The following are the key provisions of the law:
* Parents who homeschool their children must file a notice of intent with their local school district within 14 days of the first day of instruction.
* The notice of intent must include the following information:
* The name and age of the child
* The parent's name and contact information
* The address where the child will be homeschooled
* Parents who homeschool their children must provide instruction in the following subjects:
* Reading
* Writing
* Mathematics
* Science
* Social studies
* Parents who homeschool their children must keep records of their children's progress and submit them to the local school district upon request.
* Parents who homeschool their children are not required to use certified teachers, but they must ensure that their children receive an equivalent education to what they would receive in public school.
* Parents who homeschool their children may participate in extracurricular activities offered by their local school district.
Additional Resources
The following resources can provide additional information about homeschooling in Texas:
* Texas Home School Coalition: http://www.texashsc.org/
* Texas Education Agency: http://tea.texas.gov/
* National Home Education Research Institute: http://nheri.org/