• Parents and Grandparents Live in Different School Districts It would probably be advisable to make copies of your homeschool legal documents and give a copy to the grandparents' school superintendent, just so that truant officers won't be sent out to investigate why your child is not in school in that neighborhood.
 • Parents and Grandparents Live in Different States It may happen when two cities are fairly close together, but in different states. Advice: file in both states as a precaution the first year, but follow the record keeping and testing requirements of the state where the child is a legal resident.
Otherwise you can establish a small private school in the grandparents' state, following those laws. The child could be enrolled in their "private school" then, much as a child who crossed a state line to go to a much larger private school. This topic requires getting legal advice, as this could get complicated.
• Grandparents Wish to Travel with Grandchild Parents should establish the legal homeschool, and give copies of the documents to the Grandparents to have along. In a case you’ll be gone during any reporting or testing period, make arrangements in advance to have the dates made more convenient. The homeschoolers community has lots of tips and advice for those homeschooling on the road.
• Educational Requirements for Paid Tutoring Only a few states have parental educational requirements, but not many. But none of them have requirements for grandparents. Nevertheless, if pay to tutor, beyond expenses, then you may need to meet the educational requirements of a tutor in your state, and to establish a small business as a tutor. It may appear like extra paperwork, but you will be able to deduct business expenses from your taxes. In favor of grandparents with a college education, this might work to your advantage.
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