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New Jersey 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
No routine homeschool notice or approval is required; properly document withdrawal from an enrolled school.
Assessment and submission
No required statewide homeschool test.
Based on Appendix A, p. 347, with official-source corrections where needed.
Education agency & contacts
New Jersey Department of Education
Appendix B, p. 352. Homeschool oversight and adult education may be handled by different agencies.
High school equivalency
Exams: GED
18; ages 16–17 need the Certificate of Consent. A parent may attend the test center or sign before a New Jersey notary. Online check-in has a separate parent-presence requirement.
Appendix C, p. 358, 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.
DOE FAQ content read: no routine board notice or approval, and no required state assessment. GED policy supports 18/16–17 consent, New Jersey notary alternative, and separate online parent presence.
Sources can change after review. Confirm every deadline and requirement directly with the responsible agency before acting.