Homeschool Laws in Colorado
Under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-33-104.5(3)(a), parents or guardians who choose to educate a child at home in Colorado must provide written notice to the local school district annually. This notice is required each year the family intends to homeschool, and it must be submitted to the district in which the child resides. The statute establishes this annual notification as the foundational administrative step for operating a home-based education program in the state.
Colorado law under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-33-104.5(3)(e) and § 22-33-104.5(3)(f) requires that homeschooled students undergo periodic assessment, and parents may choose from several approved assessment options to satisfy this requirement. The law identifies specific subjects that must be covered in the homeschool program, including communication skills of reading, writing, and speaking, mathematics, history, civics, literature, science, and the U.S. Constitution, as provided under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-33-104.5(3)(d). Colorado does not impose any formal qualification requirements on parents or guardians who provide the instruction.
Homeschool statutes are subject to amendment by state legislatures, with most changes taking effect on July 1 of the relevant year. Families relying on this summary should confirm the current requirements directly with the Colorado Department of Education or the applicable local school district. This summary is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Requirement details
| Required subjects | Communication skills of reading, writing, and speaking, mathematics, history, civics, literature, science, and the |
|---|---|
| Parent qualifications | none |
Statutory source
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-33-104.5(3)(a) · Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-33-104.5(3)(e) · Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-33-104.5(3)(f) · U.S. Constitution. Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-33-104.5(3)(d)
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Not legal advice. This page summarizes Colorado law in plain English, verified as of June 2026 against the cited statutes. Legislatures amend homeschool law (most changes take effect July 1) — confirm current requirements with the state department of education or a licensed attorney before acting. How we verify this.