Homeschool Laws in Delaware
In Delaware, parents who choose to educate their children at home are required to provide annual notice to the appropriate school authority under Del. Code Ann. tit. 14 § 2704. This notice must be submitted each year, informing officials that the child will be receiving instruction outside the public school setting. The law places the filing obligation on the parent or guardian operating the home school, and the annual submission serves as the primary mechanism by which the state maintains awareness of homeschooling activity within its jurisdiction.
Delaware does not require homeschooled students to undergo any standardized assessments or testing as a condition of continued home instruction under tit. 14 § 2704. Similarly, the statute does not establish a state-mandated list of subjects that home educators must cover during the instructional year. There are likewise no parent qualification requirements set out in the law, meaning Delaware does not mandate that the instructing parent hold a teaching certificate, college degree, or any other credential before providing home-based education.
Homeschool statutes are subject to amendment by state legislatures, with most changes taking effect on or around July 1 of a given year. The details summarized here reflect the law as understood through June 2026, and families are encouraged to confirm current requirements directly with the Delaware Department of Education. This summary is informational in nature and does not constitute legal advice.
Requirement details
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Statutory source
Del. Code Ann. tit. 14 § 2704
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Not legal advice. This page summarizes Delaware 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.