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⚖️ Wyoming Homeschool Laws & Requirements

What Wyoming law asks of homeschool families — notice or registration, school days and subjects, testing, records and diplomas — summarized from our Wyoming guide with links to the official sources.

Homeschooling in Wyoming: the basics

Children must attend a public or private school if their 7th birthday falls on or before August 1 (or September 15 for an approved early kindergarten start). This lasts until they turn 16 or finish 10th grade. A home-based educational program counts as a private school. (W.S. 21-4-101(a)(iii), 21-4-102(a))
A home-based educational program is instruction given by the child's parent or legal guardian, or by a person the parent designates. (W.S. 21-4-101(a)(v))
It must be a basic academic educational program: a sequentially progressive curriculum in reading, writing, mathematics, civics, history, literature and science. It does not have to include anything that conflicts with the family's religious doctrines. (W.S. 21-4-101(a)(vi))
Since July 1, 2025, parents no longer submit a curriculum to the local school board each year. The person running the homeschool is responsible for making sure the curriculum meets the basic academic program requirement. (HB 46, 2025 "Homeschool Freedom Act"; W.S. 21-4-102(b))
When withdrawing a child under 18 from public school, notify the district that the child is enrolling in a home-based program. Without that notice, the law requires an in-person meeting with a district counselor or administrator to give written consent to the withdrawal. (W.S. 21-4-102(c))
Wyoming law sets no testing requirement for homeschooled students. Families in the ESA program must test every year as part of their ESA agreement. (W.S. 21-4-102; W.S. 21-2-904(b)(ii))
A school-age child who lives in a district but isn't enrolled there full-time may take part in the district's activities, including Wyoming High School Activities Association sports. The district may charge only the fees full-time students pay. (W.S. 21-4-506)

Read the full section in our Wyoming guide

Sports and activities for homeschoolers

The law: a school-age child who lives in a school district, isn't under suspension or expulsion by a Wyoming district, and isn't enrolled full time in that district must be allowed to take part in any activities the district offers, including Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) sports and activities (W.S. 21-4-506(a)).

How to register: WHSAA's registration process (updated June 24, 2026) is for high school families, grades 9–12. Fill out the Affiliate Home/Virtual School Membership and Combination School Agreement form on WHSAA's Home/Virtual School page, then pay through its payment portal. A copy of the agreement goes automatically to the host school. WHSAA says the forms and payment portal open by July 15 for the next school year. For a junior high student, contact your local school district.

Read the full section in our Wyoming guide

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Official sources

Summarized from our Wyoming guide (as of October 2026) and articles. Rules change — confirm on the official pages before you act.

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