Homeschool Education

 

Home Education Programs (also known as homeschooling) are programs where the education of a student is directed by a parent, guardian or legal custodian ("homeschool supervisor"), as provided by Section 1327.1 of the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949, rather than a school entity. Additional guidance is available in the Home Education Program Basic Education Circular on PDE's website.

Procedures

Prior to the commencement of a home education program and annually thereafter between July 1 and Aug 1, the supervisor must submit a notarized affidavit to the Superintendent of the school district in accordance with Section 1327.1(b)(1) and 1327(d). The applicable affidavits can be found in the Quick Links section below. 

In addition to the notarized affidavit, the parent, guardian or legal custodian must attach:

• An outline of proposed education objectives by subject area,
• Evidence (records or a letter from the physician) that the child or children have been immunized as required by School Code Sec. 1303(a) unless a physician certifies the child has a medical contraindication to immunization and
• Evidence (records or a letter from the physician) that the child or children have received medical services required for students of the child’s or children’s age or grade level in Article XIV, or religious exemption for these two requirements.

The District's Home Education contact for Newport School District is Mr. Bryan Rehmeyer, [email protected].