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Moderate regulationHow to withdraw your child from public school in Colorado.
Yes — homeschooling is legal in Colorado. File a Notice of Intent 14 days before starting (or 14 days before each subsequent school year). 172 days of instruction, 4 hours per day average. Testing required in grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11.
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Colorado's 14-day Notice of Intent is filed BEFORE you start, not after. Plan the effective date on your withdrawal letter at least 14 days out, or use a private school satellite the first 14 days for legal coverage.
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Yes — homeschooling is legal in Colorado. File a Notice of Intent 14 days before starting (or 14 days before each subsequent school year). 172 days of instruction, 4 hours per day average. Testing required in grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11.
Who are you withdrawing in Colorado?
Add every child you're pulling from school. We'll list them on the letter and produce one packet for the whole family. Use the legal name on school records.
Child 1
What happens after you withdraw in Colorado
Colorado requires a Notice of Intent filed with the school district at least 14 days before starting. Grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 require nationally normed testing or an evaluation by a certified person; results must score in the 13th percentile or higher to avoid scrutiny.
By day 1
Deliver this withdrawal letter to your principal in person, by certified mail, or by email with read receipt. Save the confirmation.
By day 7
File Colorado's required notice of intent with the appropriate state or district office. Verify the official form on Colorado's Department of Education website.
By day 14
Set up a daily attendance log and start tracking from day one. Use the printable log we generated, or HomeschoolOS does this automatically.
By day 30
Confirm in writing that the school has removed your child from the roll and that Colorado has acknowledged your notice (where applicable).
By day 60
Pick a curriculum spine for each required subject and create a simple weekly rhythm. Resist the urge to over-buy in the first month.
By day 90
Build a portfolio shelf — even if Colorado doesn't legally require one. Save 3–5 work samples per subject per quarter; you will be glad you did at year-end.
Frequently asked questions about Colorado withdrawals
Is homeschooling legal in Colorado?
Yes — homeschooling is legal in Colorado. File a Notice of Intent 14 days before starting (or 14 days before each subsequent school year). 172 days of instruction, 4 hours per day average. Testing required in grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11.
Do I need to file a Notice of Intent in Colorado?
Colorado requires a Notice of Intent filed with the school district at least 14 days before starting. Grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 require nationally normed testing or an evaluation by a certified person; results must score in the 13th percentile or higher to avoid scrutiny.
What does Colorado require beyond the withdrawal letter?
In Colorado, beyond the withdrawal letter you'll need to file a notice of intent (or equivalent declaration) with the state or your district. Periodic standardized testing is also required. Verify the current procedure on the Colorado Department of Education website before filing.
What records do I need to keep in Colorado?
Colorado expects 172 days of instruction. The attendance log we generate is sized to that requirement; keep it filled in by hand or use Homeschool OS to track automatically.
Can I generate one letter for multiple kids in Colorado?
Yes. The wizard supports up to 10 children per family. The letter lists each child by name, grade, and date of birth; one packet covers the entire withdrawal.
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Want this all tracked automatically going forward?
Homeschool OS handles the Colorado attendance log, compliance deadlines, and portfolio for you — pre-configured for your state. Free for 21 days, no card.
Start your free trialWe’re not your attorney. Always verify Colorado-specific requirements with your Department of Education before filing. For edge cases — religious exemption, IEP/504 disputes, custody contests — call HSLDA or a local attorney.