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Colorado 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
Notice and reporting
Give a district written notice 14 days before starting and annually thereafter.
Assessment and submission
Nationally standardized test or qualified-person evaluation in grades 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11; submit results as the statute directs.
Based on Appendix A, p. 344, with official-source corrections where needed.
Education agency & contacts
Colorado 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.
Posted statutory text supports annual 14-day notice and assessments in grades 3,5,7,9,11 with statutory submission rules. GED age 17/approved age-16 waiver supported; HiSET blocked 403.
Sources can change after review. Confirm every deadline and requirement directly with the responsible agency before acting.