North Carolina Homeschool Letter of Intent

Generate a free notice of intent letter for North Carolina. Customized to meet the requirements of NC General Statutes 115C-564 through 115C-565.

North Carolina requires written notification

Under NC General Statutes 115C-564 through 115C-565, you must submit a notice of intent to your NC Division of Non-Public Education (DNPE). Deadline: Upon opening the home school (no specific deadline, but must file before or when beginning).

Your Information

Parent / Guardian

Full Name *

Street Address *

City *

State

ZIP *

Phone (optional)

Email (optional)

Recipient

Mailing Address

Children

Child 1

Child's Full Name *

Date of Birth *

Entering Grade Level *

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[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[City], NC [ZIP]

March 15, 2026

Division of Non-Public Education

NC Division of Non-Public Education (DNPE)

[Enter recipient address in form above]

Re: Notice of Intent to Establish a Home Education Program

Dear Division of Non-Public Education,

In accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 115C-564 through 115C-565, I am writing to notify the Division of Non-Public Education of my intent to operate a home school for my child(ren) listed below:

[Child's name, date of birth, and grade level]

This notice is filed as required under Part 11 of Article 39 of Chapter 115C of the North Carolina General Statutes.

Under NC General Statute 115C-564, each home school shall be operated by the owner on a regular schedule, excluding reasonable holidays and vacations, during at least nine calendar months of the year. The owner shall hold at least a high school diploma or its equivalent. Under 115C-565, the owner shall notify the Division of Non-Public Education upon opening the home school.

This notice is provided in accordance with NC General Statutes 115C-564 through 115C-565.

I affirm that I hold at minimum a high school diploma or its equivalent, as required by NC General Statute 115C-564. I understand that I must maintain attendance and disease immunization records for each child, and that each child must take a nationally standardized achievement test annually. Test results will be kept on file for at least one year. I will operate my home school on a regular schedule for at least nine calendar months of the year, excluding reasonable holidays and vacations.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Date: March 15, 2026

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Disclaimer: This letter is generated for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws change — verify current requirements with your local school district or consult a qualified attorney before submitting.

What Your Letter Will Include

Based on NC General Statutes 115C-564 through 115C-565, your letter will include:

Parent/guardian name and contact information
Child's name, date of birth, and grade level
Statement of intent to homeschool
Reference to NC General Statutes 115C-564 through 115C-565
Home School Name(North Carolina requires you to provide a name for your home school when filing with the DNPE.)
Chief Administrator(The person responsible for the operation of the home school. Must hold at minimum a high school diploma or GED.)
Administrator Qualification(North Carolina requires the chief administrator of a home school to hold at least a high school diploma or its equivalent.)

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