Homeschool testing in New Hampshire
Verified against primary sources on July 19, 2026
At a glance
- Testing required
- Yes
- When
- annual evaluation (test is 1 of 4 options); results retained, not submitted
- What qualifies
- Standardized test required
- Who administers
- Per test publisher’s qualifications.
- Results
- Kept in your records
- Score floor
- None; results “shall not be used as a basis for termination.”
What the law says
“The child shall take any national student achievement test, administered by a person who meets the qualifications established by the provider or publisher of the test.”
— RSA 193-A:6
Alternatives to testing
Certified/nonpublic-school-teacher portfolio review; state assessment; any mutually-agreed valid measurement tool.
Worth knowing
⚠️ IN FLUX: HB 1268 (2026) PASSED both chambers repealing RSA 193-A:6 effective 2026-07-01; governor signature unverified as of 2026-07-19. If signed, NH has NO evaluation requirement. Verify before relying.