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Colorado Legal Analysis

A detailed analysis of Colorado’s homeschool law

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Summary of Colorado Independent School Law

As an alternative to the homeschool statute, many Colorado families have enrolled their children in an independent or satellite school while teaching them at home. This article offers a detailed explanation of the independent school laws that apply.

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Uproara, Colorado

A school district in Colorado has set up a web form to make paperwork easier for homeschool families. It also demands information not required by law.

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Colorado Notice of Intent

If you live in Colorado, mail this Notice of Intent as certified mail to any superintendent of any school district in Colorado 14 days before starting your home education program.

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Special Education Provisions for Colorado

Special education provisions for homeschooled students in Colorado.

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The Importance of Recordkeeping in Colorado

Here are the records you need to keep for your homeschool in Colorado.

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Colorado Testing and Evaluation Forms

Use these forms as instructed to submit your preferred testing and evaluation records in the state of Colorado

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Compulsory School Age in Colorado

Here’s when you need to start following Colorado’s compulsory school law for each of your children.

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Jury Duty Laws in Colorado

Here’s what Colorado law says about jury duty exemptions for homeschool parents.

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Colorado Letters of Withdrawal

If you are withdrawing from public school during the school year to begin homeschooling in Colorado, either as a homeschool or private school, use the forms below as instructed.

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Public School Access for Homeschoolers in Colorado

Here’s what Colorado law says about homeschool students’ access to public school classes or services.

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Child Labor and Work Permit Laws in Colorado

Homeschooling? Here’s what you should know about Colorado’s child labor laws and work permit requirements.

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How to Withdraw Your Child from School in Colorado

How to withdraw your child from their current school in Colorado and start homeschooling them.

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How to Comply with Colorado’s Homeschool Law

Are you considering homeschooling your child? You can do it! As you get started, it’s important to make sure you comply with the education laws where you live. This series helps you understand how to homeschool legally in Colorado—step-by-step.

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Colorado Homeschool Laws

Questions about how to homeschool in Colorado? Start here for a quick overview: homeschooling laws & requirements, compulsory attendance ages, withdrawal, access to sports & special ed. services, recordkeeping, work permits, jury duty . . .

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CDPHE Nonmedical Immunization Exemption Form

Colorado law requires all students attending any school in the state to be vaccinated against certain diseases, unless and official exemption form is filed. If you'd like to opt out, use this nonmedical immunization exemption form as instructed.

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Freedom for Homeschooling Parents Preserved with Last-Minute Amendment!

Senate Bill 163 was amended Saturday, June 13, to clearly exempt homeschooling families from new reporting and exemption requirements.

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“No Seats for Homeschoolers” at Local PSATs?

Citing COVID-19 concerns, a growing number of public school districts are refusing to allow outside students—including homeschoolers—to take exams such as the PSAT. HSLDA is advocating for equal access.

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Getting Started: Homeschooling Mid-Year

Hear HSLDA Attorney Peter Kamakawiwoole, Special Needs Consultant Kristy Horner, as they discuss homeschooling and ways to get started mid-year.

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How Does HSLDA View Compulsory Attendance?

Join Mike Smith and Dan Beasley as they discuss legislative attempts to lower compulsary attendance ages—and why HSLDA opposes them.