The Kentucky constitution establishes the prerogatives of the parents to choose the formal education for the child. Therefore, parents may choose to homeschool their child.  If a parent chooses this option, they take complete responsibility for educating their child. The parent/guardian selects the curriculum and educational materials. There is no state financial assistance for families who choose this option. 

KRS 159.040 does require private schools, including home school, to maintain attendance and scholarship reports and that these records are to be open for inspection by directors of pupil personnel and officials of the Department of Education.

Homeschools are registered each year within ten (10) days of the beginning of the school year until the student graduates or returns to a public or private school. 

For more information, contact the Pupil Personnel Department at (502)-869-8000.