<p>Marbling: It always amazes me when I answer in a fairly open ended manner, yet the petulant can only see things one way. Re Annual reports: I know some states require an annual reporting showing evidence of progress. Without such reporting the home school will likely lose its credential to teach. Without credentials there is no home school.
Do I need to go on? In the OP’s case it seems fairly clear there are no records, transcripts or credentials. If you’re saying one can call himself homeschooled without any proof of schooling then pass the word. A lot of drop outs will be interested.</p>