Homeschool Hour Tracker & State Requirements
Use our free homeschool hour tracker to plan and track your weekly instruction time by subject. See your state's specific requirements for homeschool hours, required subjects, and reporting. Customize your subjects, set weekly goals, and download a printable PDF schedule.
Homeschool Hours Required by State
Homeschool hour requirements vary widely by state. Some states like Missouri require 1,000 hours annually. Others like Texas and Michigan have no minimum hour requirements. States like New York require 900 hours for grades K-6 and 990 hours for grades 7-12 spread across 180 days. Colorado requires 172 days at 4 hours minimum per day (688 hours). Pennsylvania requires 180 days and 900-990 hours depending on grade level.
States with Specific Hour Requirements
1,000+ hours: Missouri (1,000), Nebraska (1,032-1,080), New Mexico (990-1,080), Washington (1,000). 900+ hours: New York (900-990), Ohio (900), Pennsylvania (900-990). 875 hours: South Dakota, Wisconsin. No hour minimum: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming.
How to Track Homeschool Hours
Tracking homeschool hours doesn't have to be complicated. Use our free planner to set up your subjects, assign target hours per week, and plan your daily schedule. You can customize for 4-day or 5-day school weeks. At the end of each week, record your actual hours and the tracker will show your progress toward your state's annual requirement. Download your schedule as a printable PDF to keep physical records.
What Counts as Homeschool Hours?
In most states, homeschool hours include any structured educational activity: textbook work, read-alouds, hands-on projects, educational field trips, co-op classes, music lessons, sports practice, and online courses. Many states count educational activities like museum visits, nature study, cooking (math and science), and educational games. Check your state's specific guidelines for what qualifies.