I have read widely about homeschooling but I’ve never read a really good summary article about the state laws and the popularity of homeschooling by state. I think I know why, it’s almost impossible to gather the information. Still, there must be some decent articles which talk about which of the states provide the most freedom, the most resources, or the most restrictions.
 Is homeschooling in New York even legal? I looked at the AZ homeschooling megasite which says that in New York, the cities have gotten involved in setting school-age leaving restrictions:  Some cities have raised the age limit to 18. I have been told that New York City, Buffalo and Brockport have done so. There may be others as well.
 I gather that California homeschooling is very unique with the state providing charter and public schools which under one approach, supervise and finance homeschooling: California’s statutes do not explictly address home education. Homeschoolers in California can teach their children at home by either forming their own private school and filing an affidavit with the state, enrolling in such a private school, or engaging a certified teacher to provide private tutoring. California’s public and charter schools also offer home-based programs that some families choose to participate in.
Nationwide, what are the homeschooling statistics? Shouldn’t the government be publishing state by state information about education including the number and percentage that opt to homeschool?Â
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