50-state deadlines / Georgia
Homeschool deadlines in Georgia — notification, assessment & records timeline
| Notification | Declaration of Intent online with the state DOE |
|---|---|
| When it's due | Within 30 days of starting, then by September 1 each year after |
| Annual assessment | Write an annual progress assessment; standardized test every 3 years (grades 3, 6, 9) |
| Records to keep | Keep attendance monthly, progress reports and test results for 3+ years |
| Attendance tracking | 180 days, averaging 4.5 hours per day |
| Official source | Georgia Department of Education ↗ — search “homeschool” on the agency site for the current year's forms and windows. |
Your GA year at a glance
- 1. Before the year starts — Within 30 days of starting, then by September 1 each year after
- 2. During the year — log attendance (180 days, averaging 4.5 hours per day) and file keep attendance monthly, progress reports and test results for 3+ years
- 3. End of year — complete and archive: write an annual progress assessment; standardized test every 3 years (grades 3, 6, 9)
Free GA attendance log →
Printable tracker with the days tracking mode Georgia families use.
Record-keeping planner →
Notices filed, assessment windows and portfolio checklist on one printable page.