Rights by State
Color-coded by how much freedom and protection you have. Click any state for a full breakdown of your rights there.
Quick Reference Card
Print this. Share it. These are the rights that apply to every homeschool family in every state.
Your Constitutional Foundation
The Supreme Court has never ruled directly on homeschooling — but it doesn't need to. A line of landmark decisions makes your rights bulletproof.
🗽 First Amendment: Religious Freedom
CPS & Your Front Door
The Fourth Amendment protects your home from government entry — including CPS workers. Know exactly what they can and cannot do.
🧘 Stay calm. You're not the suspect.
CPS investigations triggered by homeschooling complaints are typically fishing expeditions — someone assumes that because your kid isn't in school, something must be wrong. They're looking for abuse or neglect, not homeschool violations. Being compliant with your state's law is your strongest shield. A portfolio of your child's work resolves the vast majority of these situations quickly.
What If…
The situations that actually keep homeschool parents up at night — answered plainly.
College, Diplomas & Beyond
Your homeschool diploma is real. Your kid can go to any college. Here's how it all works.
Legal Help & Resources
If you're ever challenged, threatened, or just need to know exactly where you stand — these are the organizations to know.