Kansas Homeschool Law: Non-Accredited Private Schools
Not yet verified at a primary source. DiplomaPath has not independently verified Kansas’s homeschool requirements against the statute text or the state’s own published guidance as of September 2026. The requirements described on this page may be incomplete or out of date.
Before you rely on any deadline, filing, or testing requirement here, confirm current law with the Kansas State Department of Education and the HSLDA Kansas page. When this page has been checked against a primary source, this notice will be replaced with a verified date and a link to the statute.
Two free things before you read on. The sample transcript PDF is yours either way, no email needed, and the transcript checklist walks through what to include, line by line.
Kansas homeschools register as Non-Accredited Private Schools (NAPS) with the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). Registration is a one-time filing of your name and address, no annual renewal, no approval process, and no confirmation is sent back. Kansas does not require standardized testing.
Comparing Kansas with another state, or planning a move? See our guide to homeschool graduation requirements by state.
Kansas’ 21-Credit Public-School Benchmark
Kansas homeschoolers aren’t bound to the public-school credit minimum. KSDE’s current benchmark for students graduating through the Class of 2027 is 21 credits (a revised model applies starting Class of 2028).
| Subject Area | Courses / Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English | Four years | 4.0 |
| Science | Three years | 3.0 |
| History/Government | Three years | 3.0 |
| Physical Education | One year | 1.0 |
| Fine Arts | One year | 1.0 |
| Electives (incl. Math) | Remaining coursework | 9.0 |
| Total | KSDE benchmark through Class of 2027, not a homeschool mandate | 21.0 |
Required Transcript Elements
Use this checklist when building your Kansas homeschool transcript:
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Student informationFull legal name, date of birth, address
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Non-accredited private school nameThe name of your home program
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Courses organized by yearGroup by grade (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th) or academic year
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Grades and grade pointsLetter grade and numeric grade point value; include your grading scale
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Credits per courseFull-year course = 1.0 credit; semester course = 0.5 credit (Carnegie Unit)
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Cumulative GPA, weighted and unweightedInclude the scale (e.g., A = 4.0; Honors +0.5; AP/dual-enrollment +1.0)
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Total credits earned
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Graduation date
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Parent signature and titleSign as “Administrator” or “Supervisor” of your home program
GPA Calculation
GPA is calculated the same way in every state: multiply each course’s grade points by its credit value, sum all products, and divide by total credits. The standard 4.0 scale applies to most courses. Honors courses typically add 0.5 points; AP and dual-enrollment courses add 1.0 point for a weighted GPA.
Always report both weighted and unweighted GPA on your transcript, clearly labeled. Include your complete grading scale (e.g., A = 93–100 = 4.0) so admissions reviewers understand exactly how grades were assigned.
Common Mistakes
- 1Tracking days instead of the 1,116-hour requirementKansas’ requirement is hours-based, not just days-based. Log actual instructional hours to confirm you’re meeting the 1,116-hour (or 1,086/465 depending on grade) annual minimum.
- 2Forgetting to register at allBecause there’s no annual renewal or reminder, some families forget the one-time NAPS registration entirely when they start. Confirm it’s on file with KSDE before you begin.
- 3Skipping SAT/ACT because testing isn’t state-requiredKansas doesn’t mandate testing, but Kansas colleges still expect or recommend SAT/ACT scores from homeschool applicants.
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