text: are there regulations for home schooling? is there a minimum amount of hours that need to be taught at a home school?  minimum amount of classes, subjects, etc?  i'm just curious since i don't know anything about home schooling.  i went to private schools when i was a child. actually, it depends on the state. i just checked ny for someone, and they are really strict. but in ca, where i live, there are no requirements in regards to attendance or curriculum. just for kicks, go to http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp and browse through the states. besides those requirements it depends on the standards the parent sets.