Good news: There are many ways that homeschool students can access and have costs covered for special needs services and therapies.

Special education and homeschool? If you’re new to homeschooling and your child had special needs services in their prior public school, you are likely wondering how to continue accessing and paying for the services and therapies that they need in their new learning environment.

The good news is that there are more options than you may know to administer and cover the costs of special needs student services while homeschooling. On this page, you will find a compilation of state rules regarding special education funding for homeschool students, along with links to other special education homeschool resources.

Homeschooling children with disabilities offers many advantages, such as flexible instruction, learning accommodations, more one-on-one time, and a personalized curriculum. Homeschooling families with children with disabilities offers many advantages, such as flexible instruction, learning accommodations, one-on-one time, and customized curriculum.

Other services outside the home include speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and counseling for parents. These types of services are usually offered through the school district, however, by law, children with disabilities are entitled to free access to these services and an IEP (IDEA, 2004). The above are the only federally outlined mandates that pertain to specially-educated students. States provide all other guidance. –

At least 31 states and the District of Columbia qualify homeschooled special education students for some type of special education services. To discover homeschool laws in your state, check out the Coalition for Responsible Home Education website. It provides detailed sections on homeschooling laws and policies within each state.

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To check laws by State

Home – Coalition for Responsible Home Education (responsiblehomeschooling.org)

Homeschoolers who do not receive special services through other means may find financial help with SSI, Medicaid, tax credits and special needs grants.

A great resource to leverage is the Homeschooling With Special Needs (hslda.org) site.

It offers articles on topics such as:

How do I homeschool with my child’s special needs?
What about Planning, evaluating, & Recordkeeping?
How Do i do High school & Beyond with Special Needs?
0-3 Early intervention required by the IDEA

Financial Resources per State

The availability of resources varies from state to state. You must educate yourself on your specific state requirements and available resources.

Alabama:

In Alabama, homeschooled students are NOT eligible for special education services to be provided by their school district for free. Homeschooled students taught as part of a church school are NOT considered privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. You can reach out to your local district for more information, or read directly about Alabama’s rules for special education at Alabama Code Title 16.

ESA Information

https://www.al.com/educationlab/2023/04/alabama-parents-could-get-6900-for-private-school-homeshool-under-broad-school-choice-bill.html#:~:text=Alabama%20families%20could%20get%20%246%2C900,Children’s%20Education%2C%20or%20PRICE%20Act.

Alaska:

Alaska homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. Homeschooled students taught via correspondence courses in the state are considered privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents, can reach out to their local district to see what special education services it offers and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Read more about the rules in the State of Alaska Correspondence Program Regulations.

Funding only available through participation in Charter/Umbrella Schools. https://lam.alaska.gov/homeschooling

Arizona:

Arizona homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services.

Alternatively, parents of homeschooled children can apply for Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs), which allow parents to access 90% of the funding their district would have received for their child. Parents who receive ESAs cannot access special education services from their local districts, but can have educational expenses for their child reimbursed from the ESA. Families of students wishing to access special education services through their district should contact their local district. Parents of students wishing to use the ESA option can find more information and apply at the Arizona Department of Education.

Read more about the rules at Arizona Special Education Standards.

Arkansas:

Arkansas homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents can reach out to your local district to see what special education services it offers and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Soon, parents of homeschooled children will have another option to consider: Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs). Arkansas’ new EFA program allows parents to access 90% of the funding their district would have received for their child. Parents who receive EFAs can have educational expenses for their child reimbursed from the EFA. As of 2023, the EFA program is not yet open to homeschoolers. But by 2025, homeschoolers will be able to participate and use funding to cover services from accredited practitioners for students with disabilities.

Read more about the rules at Arkansas Homeschool Law.

ESA Information https://www.kark.com/news/education/homeschool-families-praise-arkansas-learns-bill-faces-skepticism-in-broader-education-community/ 

California:

California homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents, you can reach out to your local district to see what special education services it offers and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Read more about the rules at California Special Education Resources.

ESA Information:

Funding only available through participation in Charter/Umbrella Schools. https://www.californiahomeschool.net/homeschooling-resources/charter-schools/

Colorado:

Colorado homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents, you can reach out to your local district to see what special education services it offers and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Read more about the rules at the Colorado Office of Special Education.

ESA information:

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers were found at the time of writing

Connecticut:

In Connecticut, homeschooled students are NOT eligible for special education services to be provided by their school district for free. Homeschooled students are NOT considered privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents can reach out to their local district for more information.

You can read directly about the rules for special education at the Connecticut Department of Education.

ESA information:

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers were found at the time of writing.

Delaware:

In Delaware, homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. As of 2021, the state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents, you can reach out to your local district to see what special education services it offers and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Read more about the rules at Delaware Administrative Code Title 14.

ESA information:

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers were found at the time of writing.

Florida:

Florida homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. Homeschooled students may be considered privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Families can reach out to their local district to see what special education services are offered and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Parents of special needs children also have the option of applying for the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program for Students with Unique Abilities, which provides funds that parents can dedicate towards special education services. Parents interested in the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program can contact the state’s two scholarship-funding organizations: Step Up for Students and A.A.A. Scholarships.

In 2023, Florida established a new method for obtaining an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). This makes it easier for students who’ve never attended public school to be eligible for the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities. School districts will now be able to use evaluation reports from other licensed professions to develop services needed for non-public students who do not yet have an IEP.

Read more about the rules at the Florida Department of Education’s FAQ.

ESA information:

Family Empowerment Scholarship Program https://www.fldoe.org/schools/school-choice/k-12-scholarship-programs/fes/

Georgia:

Georgia homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents, you can reach out to your local district to see what special education services it offers and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Read more about the rules at the Georgia Department of Education.

ESA information:

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers found at the time of writing.

Hawaii:

Hawaii homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents, you can reach out to your local district to see what special education services it offers and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Read more about the rules at the State of Hawaii Board of Education.

ESA information:

Funding only available through participation in Charter/Umbrella Schools.

Idaho:

Idaho students in home or private school may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. Homeschooled students can dual enroll in their public school; however, under state regulations, homeschooled students may not dually enroll solely for the purposes of receiving special education services. Parents can reach out to their local district for more information and to see what special education services are offered.

Read more about the rules at the Idaho State Board of Education.

ESA information:

Funding is only available through participation in Charter/Umbrella Schools.

Illinois:

Illinois students in-home or private school may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents, you can reach out to your local district to see what special education services it offers and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Read more about the rules at the Illinois State Board of Education.

ESA information:

Tax Credit https://www2.illinois.gov/IISNews/25327-Eligible_Back-to-School_Expenses_Could_Yield_Tax_Benefits_for_Parents_and_Educators.pdf

Indiana:

Indiana students in-home or private schools may be eligible for special education services to be provided by their school district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents, you can reach out to your local district to see what special education services it offers and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Alternatively, as of 2022, parents of eligible homeschooled children can apply for Educational Scholarship Accounts, which allow parents to access 90% of the funding their district would have received for their child. Parents who receive ESAs can have approved educational expenses for their child reimbursed from the ESA. Parents of students wishing to use the ESA option can find more information and apply at the Indiana Department of Education.

Finally, all parents who homeschool can deduct up to $1,000 of approved educational expenses on their tax returns each year.

Read more about the rules at Indiana’s Special Education Guide.

ESA information:

Tax Credit. Separately, ESA is available for special needs http://somersetcpas.com/homeschool-tax-deduction/

Iowa:

In some cases, Iowa students in home or private school are considered eligible for special education services to be provided by their school district for free. Homeschooled students taught through a program of “competent private instruction” may dual enroll in their local public school for purposes of receiving special education services. Homeschooled students taught through a program of “independent private instruction” may NOT dual enroll in their local school to receive special education services. Parents can reach out to their local district to assess their homeschooling options and see what special education services are offered.

Read more about the rules at Iowa’s Private Education Handbook.

ESA information:

Tax Credit https://homeschooliowa.org/tax-credit-for-homeschooling-in-iowa/

Kansas:

Kansas students in home or private school may be eligible for special education services to be provided by their school district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents, you can reach out to your local district to see what special education services it offers and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Read more about the rules at Kansas’ Parent Guide to Special Education.

ESA information:

Maybe? https://www.kcur.org/2023-02-21/from-school-choice-to-parents-rights-kansas-lawmakers-are-pushing-education-changes

Kentucky:

Kentucky students in home or private school may be eligible for special education services to be provided by their school district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents, you can reach out to your local district to see what special education services it offers and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Read more about the rules at the Kentucky Department of Education’s Non-public or Private School Information.

ESA information: No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers found at the time of writing

Louisiana:

Louisiana homeschool students using the home-study option are NOT eligible for special education services to be provided by their school district for free. Homeschooled students using the private school option may be eligible for some special education services, but such services are not guaranteed. Parents can reach out to their local district for more information.

Read more about the rules at the BESE-Approved Home Study Program Guidelines.

ESA information:

Tax Credit https://revenue.louisiana.gov/IndividualIncomeTax/SchoolExpenseDeduction

Maine:

Maine students in home or private school may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. Homeschooled students are considered privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services, provided that the student is enrolled in a program “recognized by the Department as providing equivalent instruction” to private schools. Parents, you can reach out to your local district to see what special education services it offers and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Read more about the rules at the Maine Unified Special Education Regulations.

ESA information:

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers found at the time of writing

Maryland:

Maryland homeschool or private school students may or may not be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. Homeschooled students do not automatically qualify for special education services provided under the IDEA, but local districts can choose to make services available if they wish. Parents can reach out to their local district to see if special education services are offered for them.

Read more about the rules at the Maryland State Department of Education.

ESA information:

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers found at the time of writing

Massachusetts:

Massachusetts students in home or private school may be eligible for special education services to be provided by their school district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents can contact their local district to request special education services.

Read more about the rules at the Massachusetts Department of Education.

ESA information:

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers found at the time of writing

Michigan:

Michigan students in home or private schools may be eligible for special education services to be provided by their school district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Before receiving such services, parents must first register their homeschool with the Michigan Department of Education. Parents, you can reach out to your local district to see what special education services it offers and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Read more about the rules at the Michigan Department of Education.

ESA Information:

Funding is only available through participation in Charter/Umbrella Schools.

Minnesota:

Minnesota homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. Homeschooled students are considered privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents, you can reach out to your local district to see what special education services it offers and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Read more about the rules at the Minnesota Department of Education.

ESA information:

Tax Credits https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/home-school-expenses

Mississippi:

Mississippi homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Families can reach out to their local district to see what special education services are offered and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Alternatively, parents of special needs students who wish to attend private schools can apply for Mississippi’s Educational Savings Account program, which provides eligible families with funding dollars with which they can purchase special education services. If you are interested in the ESA program, you can find more information and apply at the Mississippi Department of Education.

Read more about special education in your state at the Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Special Education.

ESA information:

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers found at the time of writing

Missouri:

Missouri homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents, you can reach out to your local district to see what special education services it offers and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Alternatively, homeschool families in charter counties or cities with more than 30,000 residents may be eligible for the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Program. This program provides eligible families with funding dollars with which they can purchase a variety of educational expenses, including educational therapies. You can learn more about this program at the Missouri State Treasurer website.

Read more about the rules at the Missouri Revisor of Statutes.

ESA information:

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers found at the time of writing

Montana:

Montana homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents, you can reach out to your local district to see what special education services it offers and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Alternatively, Montana students with special needs who are switching from public school to a nonpublic option in 2024 may be eligible for the state’s new education savings account program. The Montana Special Needs Equal Opportunity Education Savings Account Program provides families with up to $8,000 in funding dollars for flexible educational and therapeutic uses.

Read more about the rules at the Montana Office of Public Instruction’s Special Education Guidelines.

ESA information:

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers found at the time of writing

Nebraska:

Nebraska homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents, you can reach out to your local district to see what special education services it offers and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Read more about the rules at the Nebraska Department of Education’s Homeschool FAQ.

ESA information:

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers found at the time of writing

Nevada:

Nevada homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents, you can reach out to your local district to see what special education services it offers and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Read more about the rules at the Nevada Legislature.

ESA information:

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers found at the time of writing

New Hampshire:

In New Hampshire, homeschooled students are NOT eligible for special education services to be provided by their school district for free. Homeschooled students are NOT considered privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services.

However, districts may not enact policies regarding curricular courses or co-curricular activities that restrict homeschooled students more than public school students. In addition, parents of special needs children may qualify for income-based scholarships and Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) that can fund special education services, tutoring, or homeschooling expenses.* Parents can reach out to their local district for more information. Parents interested in applying for scholarships to fund their child’s special education services can reach out to The Children’s Scholarship Fund, one of the state’s approved scholarship organizations.

Read more about the rules at the General Court of New Hampshire.

*It’s important to note that in New Hampshire, parents schooling children at home can qualify for, and use, EFAs, but participation in an EFA means agreeing to different rules than those that apply to traditional homeschooling in the state. Confusing as that may sound, it’s important for parents to review requirements for things like record keeping, learning assessments, and more. You can find out the key differences between at-home learning using an EFA and homeschooling using Granite State Home Educators’ detailed guide.

ESA information:

Education Freedom Account https://www.education.nh.gov/pathways-education/education-freedom-accounts Income Limits Apply

New Jersey:

In New Jersey, homeschooled students are generally NOT eligible for special education services to be provided by their school district for free. Homeschooled students are NOT considered privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents can reach out to their local district for more information. There may be some cases in which a district might elect to provide services, even though not strictly required by state law.

Read more about the rules at the New Jersey Department of Education.

ESA information:

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers found at the time of writing

New Mexico:

In New Mexico, homeschooled students are NOT eligible for special education services to be provided by their school district for free. Homeschooled students are NOT considered privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents can reach out to their local district for more information.

Read more about the rules at the State of New Mexico’s Public Education Department.

ESA information:

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers found at the time of writing

New York:

New York homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents should contact their local district to request services by June 1, or within 30 days of moving districts or the identification of a child’s disability. As of 2019, the New York State Education Department requires homeschool students with special education needs to be vaccinated to receive services on public school grounds.

Read more about the rules at the New York State Education Department.

ESA information:

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers found at the time of writing

North Carolina:

At the discretion of individual school districts, North Carolina homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their district for free.

Alternatively, homeschooled students can qualify for an Educational Savings Account for students with disabilities of up to $9,000, which can reimburse special education services provided outside the home. Parents should contact the state agency to request additional details and to apply.

Read more about the rules at the NC State Education Assistance Authority.

ESA information:

ESA for special needs https://www.nche.com/blog-esa-scholarship-for-students-with-a-disability/

North Dakota:

North Dakota homeschool students are NOT eligible for special education services to be provided by their school district for free. Homeschooled students are NOT considered privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents can reach out to their local district for more information.

Read more about the rules at the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

ESA information:

Maybe? https://www.wdayradionow.com/news/local-news/61256-north-dakota-school-choice-bill-would-provide-annual-1500-tax-credit-per

Ohio:

Ohio homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education testing provided by their school district for free. However, homeschooled students are usually NOT eligible for other special education services to be provided by their school district for free. Parents can reach out to their local district for more information.

Another option for families is the Jon Peterson Scholarship program, which provides parents with scholarships of up to $27,000 annually, in lieu of providing special needs students a free and appropriate public education. Homeschooled children qualify for the scholarship, provided they have an IEP. Scholarship funds can cover education and services outlined in the IEP. Only 5% of special needs children statewide can receive Jon Peterson scholarships; if demand outstrips supply, a lottery will determine recipients. Parents should 1) contact their district to obtain an IEP for their child and 2) research qualified providers under the Jon Peterson program, who can apply for the scholarship on behalf of the child. Similarly, Ohio’s Autism Scholarship Program provides vouchers for education services from private providers. Homeschool students with autism spectrum disorders can be eligible to participate.

Read more about the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program and Autism Scholarship Program.

ESA information:

Tax Credit https://www.brsw-cpa.com/ohio-home-school-expense-credit/#:~:text=Ohio%20has%20a%20new%20credit,home%20instruction%20of%20their%20children.

Oklahoma:

In Oklahoma, homeschooled students are NOT eligible for special education services to be provided by their school district for free. Parents can reach out to their local district for more information.

But, starting in January 2024, all homeschool families in Oklahoma can apply for a refundable income tax credit. The credit will cover $1,000 of qualified learning expenses, including academic tutoring, textbooks, and instructional materials.

Read more about the rules at the Oklahoma Special Education Handbook.

ESA information:

Maybe? (+ some charters offer funding) https://www.okhouse.gov/posts/news-20230217_1

Oregon:

Oregon homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. According to the Oregon Department of Education, “School districts are obligated to identify all children within their boundary, including children who are homeschooled. Whether or not to provide services to homeschooled students is a district decision.” Parents can reach out to their local district to see what special education services are offered and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Read more about Oregon’s rules at the Assessment of Homeschool Students with Disabilities.

ESA information:

Funding only available through participation in Charter/Umbrella Schools.

Pennsylvania:

Pennsylvania homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. Homeschooled students may be considered eligible for special education services provided by the local district. Parents can reach out to their local district to see whether special education services are offered.

Read more about the rules at the Pennsylvania Bureau of Special Education.

ESA information:

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers found at the time of writing

Rhode Island:

In Rhode Island, homeschooled students are NOT eligible for special education services to be provided by their school district for free. Homeschooled students are NOT considered privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents can reach out to their local district for more information.

Read more about the rules at the Rhode Island Regulations Governing the Education of Children with Disabilities.

ESA information:

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers found at the time of writing

South Carolina:

South Carolina homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents, you can reach out to your local district to see what special education services it offers and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Read more about the rules at the South Carolina Department of Education.

ESA information:

Maybe? https://www.live5news.com/2023/03/16/sc-senate-passes-second-school-voucher-bill-many-months/

South Dakota:

In South Dakota, homeschooled students are NOT eligible for special education services to be provided by their school district for free. Homeschooled students are NOT considered privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents can reach out to their local district for more information.

Read more about the rules at the South Dakota Legislature.

ESA information

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers found at the time of writing

Tennessee:

Tennessee homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. According to the Tennessee Department of Education, for example, “The school district is responsible for providing equitable services to home school students who are determined eligible as a child with a disability. This is accomplished through a “services plan” and is generally a type of related services, such as speech therapy, as determined by the school district where the student is registered to home school.” Read more about the rules at the Tennessee Department of Education, or reach out to your local district to start the process of constructing an IEP.

Alternatively, parents of special needs students can apply for the Individualized Education Account program, which gives parents funds to pay for special education services. If you’re interested in the Individualized Education Account program, you can obtain more information and an application at the Tennessee Department of Education.

ESA information:

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers found at the time of writing

Texas:

Texas homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents, you can reach out to your local district to see what special education services it offers and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Read more about the rules at the Texas Education Agency.

ESA information:

 No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers

Utah:

In Utah, homeschooled students are NOT eligible for special education services to be provided by their school district for free. Homeschooled students are considered NOT privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. However, homeschooled students can dually enroll in a public school, in which case the student can qualify for special education services consistent with an IEP. Parents can reach out to their local district for more information and to see what special education services may be available.

Also, a new scholarship open to all Utah students will launch for the 2024-2025 school year: the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program. This education savings account program will give $8,000 in flexible education funding to families choosing to enroll in a nonpublic school option, like homeschooling. Families can use this funding for customized learning needs, including occupational, behavioral, physical, audiology, or speech-language therapies.

Read more about the rules at the Utah State Board of Education’s Special Education Rules.

ESA information:

Yes, developing https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2023/01/25/nky-lgl23-from-increased-teacher-pay-to-funding-optional-education-opportunities-hb-215-has-people-talking/#.ZDhF4ezMI1I

Vermont:

In some cases, Vermont homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. While not strictly required by law, some districts elect to provide special education services to homeschoolers through a Services Plan. Parents can reach out to their local district for more information and to see what special education services may be available.

Read more about the rules at the Vermont Agency of Education.

ESA information:

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers found at the time of writing

Virginia:

Virginia homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents can reach out to their local district to see what special education services are offered and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Read more about the rules at Virginia’s Legislative Information System.

ESA information:

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers

Washington:

Washington homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. Homeschooled students can receive “ancillary services” from their home district as part-time students. Among other things, these include “counseling, psychological services, testing, remedial instruction, speech and hearing therapy, health care services, tutorial services such as home or hospital instruction for the physically disabled, and sports activities.” Parents can ask their local district about”ancillary services” the districts provide under state law. An IEP is not required.

Read more about the rules at Washington’s State Laws Regulating Home-Based Instruction.

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers found at the time of writing

West Virginia:

In West Virginia, homeschooled students are NOT eligible for special education services to be provided by their school district for free. Homeschooled students are NOT considered privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services.

However, children entering kindergarten or who previously attended public schools can qualify for the Hope Scholarship Program. This program allows parents to receive and direct their child’s education dollars to the homeschool curriculum and other qualifying learning expenses they value most. Parents can learn more at Hope Scholarship WV.

Read more about the rules at West Virginia’s Regulations for the Education of Students with Exceptionalities.

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Wisconsin:

Wisconsin homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. Local districts do not have to provide special education services to homeschooled students; however, they may do so. Parents can reach out to their local district to see if special education services are offered in their area.

Read more about the rules at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

ESA information:

No public funding or tax incentives for homeschoolers

Wyoming:

Wyoming homeschool or private school students may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents, you can reach out to your local district to see what special education services it offers and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Read more about the rules at the Wyoming Department of Education.

Washington, D.C.

In D.C., students in home or private school may be eligible for special education services provided by their school district for free. The state considers homeschooled students as privately schooled students for purposes of determining access to special education services. Parents, you can reach out to your local district to see what special education services it offers and begin the process of constructing an IEP.

Read more about the rules at the Special Education Programs & Resources Guide for Families.

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Helpful Curriculum for Special Needs Children

1. SplashLearn

SplashLearn is the best homeschool curriculum for math and ELA training. The platform offers over 8000 games, worksheets, and 500 courses for children to practice at home. All the courses and worksheets are visual-aided. Thus, children with special needs can quickly learn using different gameplay and intuitive storyline. Parents and teachers can register for free on this portal or download the SplashLearn app on their mobile devices.

2. Autism Tool Kit

Autism Tool Kit is a web portal where you can find different resources to help your autistic child. This website contains resources, PDF files, and links to various applications and learning material for autistic children. It is a comprehensive gallery of resources for parents who want to make life easier for autistic children.

3. Autism Speak

Autism Speaks a WHO-supported platform to help autistic children, parents, and educators. The World Health Organization’s Caregiver Skills Training (CST) provides parents and caregivers with daily training to support autistic children. The organization works with Congress, the White House, and other autistic organizations to create scientific learning resources.

Best Homeschool Curriculums for ADHD Children

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. ADHD impacts your child’s self-esteem, poor relationship-building, and academic performance. Therefore, you need a special homeschool curriculum that can help your ADHD child, such as:

4. Time4Learning

This homeschool curriculum is suitable for preschoolers and high schoolers. Using this platform, you can provide interactive lessons, worksheets, unit assessments, and visual lessons to your ADHD child. The platform also offers puzzles and repetitive quizzes to make learning simpler for your children.

5. Oak Meadow

Oak Meadow is a 36-weekly lesson program for specially-aided children. In this lesson program, you can find a lot of reading material, assignments, worksheets, and much more. For the convenience of parents, the platform also provides planning and checklist features. Parents can also customize lessons based on their child’s requirements and improve their self-esteem with manageable assignments.

6. Little Wooden Toybox

This is another best homeschool curriculum for special needs students. The platform has features that can help your sensory-disordered children, such as math training and reading and writing skill improvement. You can also find a gallery of CVC words to improve your child’s pronunciation skills.

Best Homeschool Curriculums for Dyslexic Children

Dyslexia is a learning disorder. Children at a young age often suffer from this problem, making it hard for them to learn new things and process new words. Therefore, you can start homeschooling your late bloomer using these resources:

7. Brave Writer

Brave Writer is a perfect platform to improve the writing skills of your dyslexic child. You can find several great writing courses and worksheets on the website to help your child write.

8. Nessy 

Do you want to learn more about dyslexia? If so, this is the best platform to learn more about the disease your child is suffering from. Moreover, you can find many great reading, writing, and speaking resources to improve your child’s learning ability. It is a complete portal for teaching your children with special needs.

9. Teaching Textbooks

This mobile-based homeschool curriculum lets you teach your child anytime and anywhere. Using interactive audio and video lessons, you can make learning simpler for your children. Many great e-books, stickers, background images, and other visual elements are also available.