In some areas you may declare your home a private school and thereby be exempt from government interference. In other areas, you must be supervised by a cover school. You only need to concern yourself with the law if your child falls within the age range for compulsory education in your state. You may certainly live the homeschooling lifestyle if your child is younger or older, you just can ignore any registration or reporting requirements. Most states don't even require a parent to have a high school diploma.
Requirements vary from state to state .
The people in your area. Local homeschooling groups have experienced homeschoolers who will prove to be the best sources of information on how to meet the legal requirements in your school district. Be sure you have an experienced, reliable source for information. It is up to you to read the law for yourself. After all, you are the one ultimately responsible for compliance.