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California Homeschool Law At a Glance

  • Options for Homeschooling:  Three
  • School Required for Ages:  6–18
  • Notification Required:  Yes
  • Teacher Qualifications:  No, except option 3
  • State Mandated Subjects:  Yes
  • Assessment requirements:  No
  • Immunization requirements:  No
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What's Happening in California

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