This is not legal advice. As someone who lives in a state that is highly regulated, I cannot emphasize enough the need for you to advocate for yourself and make a point to know your state laws. While the school district will most likely provide you with a printed copy of the laws and regulations for home schooling, a local home schooling group can be a valuable asset when it comes to navigating your way through the system.
In Georgia you have one option to home school your child. This is to establish and conduct a home study program.
Compulsory Age: Your child must attend school between the ages of 6 and 16. If your child is younger than 7 and has already attended public school, then he also falls under compulsory law statutes.
Attendance: A child must attend school for 180 days per year. Each school day should be 4 ½ hours long.
Subjects: Students must study reading, language arts, math, social studies, and science.
Teacher Qualifications: A parent who plans to be the teacher must have a high school diploma or GED, OR the family can hire a tutor with at least a high school diploma or GED.
Notice: File a declaration of intent with the local superintendent within 30 days of commencing the home study program and by September 1 annually thereafter.
Record keeping: You must maintain attendance records and submit them every month to the local superintendent. In addition, parents must write an annual evaluation and retain it for at least 3 years.
Testing: Parents must test their children annually, with a nationally recognized standardized test every three years beginning in 3rd grade.
Information from this blog was taken from:
HSLDA
A to Z Homeschooling
State Organizations and Support Groups
Georgia Home Education Association
Home Education Information Resource
Central Georgia Christian Home Educators
Central Savannah River Area Home Education Association