The following information is provided as a courtesy to families in New Hampshire and is not intended as legal advice. It is only applicable to those home educating under RSA 193-A. If you are using an Education Freedom Account or another educational pathway, you are governed by a different legal statute. Please see our Education Pathways page. We strongly encourage you to read and understand the text of the education law applicable to the program you intend to implement prior to beginning that program.
Termination or Completion of Home Education Program
If you decide to end your child’s home education program prior to age 18 (and meet the compulsory attendance requirement in another fashion), written notice should be filed with your participating agency within 15 days of termination of the program.
If your student has finished their high school home education program but is younger than 18, you must certify high school completion with the New Hampshire Department of Education. Send a letter to the Commissioner of Education at the Department of Education. (While this letter notes both termination and completion, follow instructions for completion). You may also use other templates or your own as long as your letter provides the required information.
Please see our complete Legal Requirements page for comprehensive information on homeschooling under RSA 193:A.