Texas Homeschool Letter of Intent

Texas does not require a formal letter of intent to homeschool. Learn what is needed to get started.

Good news! Texas does not require a formal letter of intent to homeschool.

Under Texas Education Code Section 25.086, Texas does not mandate that families notify the state or local school district before beginning to homeschool.

What Texas Does Require

If your child is currently enrolled in school, send this withdrawal letter to the school principal.

School Withdrawal Letter

If your child is currently enrolled in a school, you may want to send a withdrawal letter as a courtesy. While not legally required, it ensures a clean transition.

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Parent / Guardian

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State

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Children

Child 1

Child's Full Name *

Date of Birth *

Entering Grade Level *

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[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[City], TX [ZIP]

March 15, 2026

Principal or Attendance Officer

[current School Name]

[Enter recipient address in form above]

Re: Notice of Withdrawal for Home Education

Dear Principal or Attendance Officer,

I am writing to inform you that I am withdrawing my child(ren) listed below from enrollment at your school:

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

We will be establishing a home education program in accordance with Texas law. As recognized by the Texas Supreme Court in Leeper v. Arlington ISD (1994), home schools are considered private schools under Texas Education Code Section 25.086.

Under Texas Education Code Section 25.086(a)(1), a child is exempt from compulsory attendance if the child attends a private or parochial school that includes in its course a study of good citizenship. The Texas Supreme Court ruled in Leeper v. Arlington ISD (1994) that home schools are private schools for purposes of the compulsory attendance law.

This notice is provided in accordance with Texas Education Code Section 25.086.

Under Texas law, there is no requirement to notify the school district or state of our intent to homeschool. This letter is provided as a courtesy to ensure a smooth withdrawal from your school. Our home education program will include instruction in reading, spelling, grammar, mathematics, and good citizenship as required by law. Please process this withdrawal and forward any relevant student records.

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.

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