Getting to Success · State companion
Oregon 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
Oregon Department of Education
Appendix B, p. 353. Homeschool oversight and adult education may be handled by different agencies.
High school equivalency
Exams: GED
18; ages 16–17 may qualify through GED Option, parent/guardian permission, emancipation or marriage; submit the applicable approval documentation.
Appendix C, p. 359, 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.
Official family guidance supports 10-day ESD notice, August 15 testing in grades 3/5/8/10, 18-month initial grace period, requested score submission and interscholastic exceptions. GED minimum 18 and four 16–17 qualification routes match. Moving-to-new-ESD notice was not explicitly confirmed in reviewed content.
Sources can change after review. Confirm every deadline and requirement directly with the responsible agency before acting.