Walton County Home School Reporting and Testing Guidelines
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The Frame
Parents must now use the Georgia Department of Education portal for enrollment and can access specific standardized tests at local public schools starting July 1, 2025, under Senate Bill 63.
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Home school parents
They are responsible for reporting enrollment to the state and managing documentation for student services.
Home study students
They gain access to specific standardized tests at local public schools starting July 2025.
Public school districts
They are required to provide testing opportunities for home study students living within their boundaries.
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Key Facts
- Home school reporting is managed by the Georgia Department of Education, not local school systems, as of July 1, 2012.
- Parents must submit a Declaration of Intent electronically via the Georgia Department of Education website.
- Upon submission, parents receive a 36-character confirmation code which serves as the official document for proof of education.
- The 36-character confirmation is required for learner's permits, driver's licenses, work permits, post-secondary admission, and military enlistment.
- Senate Bill 63, effective July 1, 2025, requires public schools to offer PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, ASVAB, and AP exams to home study students living within district boundaries.
- Parents must contact their child's school to arrange withdrawal after obtaining their official home school enrollment confirmation.
- Students withdrawing from home school to pursue a GED should contact the Technical College System of Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I report my child's home school enrollment?
What do I need to provide as proof of home school enrollment?
Can my homeschooled child take the SAT or AP exams at a public school?
Why It Matters
Parents must now use the Georgia Department of Education portal for enrollment and can access specific standardized tests at local public schools starting July 1, 2025, under Senate Bill 63.
Summary
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Discoveries
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Expansion of Public School Services
Senate Bill 63 marks a shift in policy by mandating that public schools provide standardized testing access to non-enrolled home study students.
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Sources
www.walton.k12.ga.us
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