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Exempt School [Home School] Program

General Information

Parents (or legal guardians) may educate their child at home by electing not to meet State approval or accreditation requirements (Section 79-1601 R.R.S.). In Nebraska, “home schools” are referred to as exempt schools and are considered non-approved or non-accredited schools.  By filing for and receiving exempt status, parents are electing not to have their child attend a school that meets State approval and accreditation requirements while also complying with the mandatory school attendance law (Section 79-201 R.R.S.).



Updates (03/15/2024)

  • 2024/25 School Year
    • There is legislation pending which may impact the filing procedures under Rule 13.
    • The 2024/25 filing information will be available in June 2024.
  • 2023/24 School Year
    • The Exempt School Program team has begun to issue Acknowledgement Letters for the 2023/24 school year.  We know many of you have been patiently waiting for this to occur.  We are currently reviewing submissions received July 23 through July 31, 2023.
    • Exempt school filings can be made throughout the 2023/24 school year.  Refer to FAQ questions D26-D29 for further mid-school year filing information.
    • NDE will discontinue accepting 2023/24 submissions effective 5:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

 

 

 

Statistical Information

 



Program Contacts

  • Beth Bolte: (402) 471-2795 or beth.bolte@nebraska.gov
  • Micki Iverson: (402) 471-1894 or micki.iverson@nebraska.gov
Updated March 15, 2024 2:26pm