How to withdraw:
If your kid(s) most recent schooling was in a Texas public school, you will need to withdraw him/her. You can do this by sending a letter or email to the school/ district OR by signing a withdraw form for the school. If it is in the summer and the school tells you that you need to enroll for next year, you can likely skip this process. Sending a letter to let school personnel know that you are withdrawing your kid(s), even in the summer, will help smooth your start to homeschooling. ​
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Schools legally have a right to ask if you are planning to homeschool. This is so that the school doesn't have to claim the student as a drop-out. They do NOT have the legal right to ask you to see your curriculum, threaten you, or demand that you enroll in an "accredited program." As a matter of fact, the Texas Education Agency does not recognize any "accredited programs" as being such, unless the school is a public school.
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Never enrolled in public school in Texas before:
If your kid(s) have never attended a public school in Texas, you are ready to begin homeschooling! There is no organization to inform of your decision and no agency to report to.
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For more information, check out our regulation and laws link.