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Alabama homeschool & equivalency guide
General information, not legal advice. Check your state’s current rules. Requirements depend on the legal route you choose; age alone does not establish exam eligibility.
Homeschool notice & assessment
The book’s requirement summary has not yet been fully verified against accessible current official sources. Use the official guidance below before making decisions.
Education agency & contacts
Alabama State Department of Education
Appendix B, p. 350. Homeschool oversight and adult education may be handled by different agencies.
High school equivalency
Exams: GED
18 without special age requirements; 16–17 must meet the Alabama age-waiver conditions.
Appendix C, p. 355, with official-source corrections where needed. Residency, withdrawal, identification, consent, and online versus test-center rules may also apply.
Source review
The printed appendices report a review date of October 20, 2026. Website source check: 2026-11-01.
Agency confirms three routes, but fetched guidance does not establish church-school parent reporting/countersignature or absence of testing. GED age statement supported.
Sources can change after review. Confirm every deadline and requirement directly with the responsible agency before acting.