Getting to Success · State companion
California 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
California Department of Education
Appendix B, p. 350. Homeschool oversight and adult education may be handled by different agencies.
High school equivalency
Confirm available exams and eligibility directly with the policy sources below. The book’s age and exam summary is withheld here until current-source verification is complete.
Source review
The printed appendices report a review date of October 20, 2026. Website source check: 2026-11-01.
Cited home page and alternative CDE pages looped redirects in direct fetch. Official CDE search-result content supports PSA October 1–15 and August 1–June 30 availability, but full homeschool assessment/route scope not checked. GED exceptions supported; HiSET returned 403, so equivalency not fully verified.
- Appendix B homeschool source
- GED jurisdiction policy
- HiSET jurisdiction policy
- private official supplemental source
- faq official supplemental source
Sources can change after review. Confirm every deadline and requirement directly with the responsible agency before acting.