Compliance at a glance
- Regulation level: moderate-regulation
- Notice of intent: Required — annual, 14 days before starting; resubmit annually.
- Instruction minimum: Minimum 172 days / 688 hours of instruction.
- Record retention: Permanent — Attendance, Test/evaluation results, Immunization records.
Reporting requirements
- Every odd grade year (3, 5, 7, 9, 11): Nationally standardized test, or an evaluation by a Colorado-certified teacher, private-school teacher, licensed psychologist, or person with a graduate degree in education. Submit results to the school district, or to an independent school (then tell the district where they went).
Required subjects
All grades: U.S. Constitution, Reading, Writing, Speaking, Mathematics, History, Civics, Literature, Science.
The details
Notice of Intent 14 days before starting and each year after. 172 days averaging 4 hours a day. Evaluation in grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 by a nationally standardized test or a qualified evaluator; at or below the 13th percentile triggers a retest and the district may then require school placement. Alternatives: enroll in an independent school, or teach under a Colorado-certified teacher. SB26-023 changed part-time homeschool enrichment programs (not the homeschool statute).
Colorado official homeschool authority → (Summary, not legal advice — confirm current rules with the official source or your state homeschool organization.)
What a Colorado-acceptable transcript includes
- Homeschool (school) name + supervising parent.
- Student name, date of birth, anticipated graduation date.
- Courses by year — subject, credits, grades on the 4.0 scale.
- Cumulative GPA (unweighted at minimum; weighted if relevant).
- Grading-scale legend + parent signature and date.
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Questions Colorado families ask
Does Colorado require a specific homeschool transcript format?
No — Colorado does not mandate a transcript format. Parent-issued homeschool transcripts are the norm. Colorado does require a notice of intent (annual, 14 days before starting; resubmit annually).
What homeschool records should I keep in Colorado?
Keep records for as long as you homeschool (permanent): Attendance, Test/evaluation results, Immunization records. Minimum 172 days / 688 hours of instruction. A complete transcript, gradebook, and attendance log cover most of this.
Will Colorado colleges accept a parent-issued transcript?
Yes. In-state public universities accept parent-issued homeschool transcripts, typically alongside test scores or course validation. A clean, GPA-calculated transcript on a consistent format is what they expect.