by Rita Onyx
This is meant to be a summary and NOT legal advice. It is your responsibility to interpret and understand the laws that you will be homeschooling under.
Homeschooling is becoming increasingly popular. Just in the last years alone, homeschooling rose up by 700%. What was once seen as old-fashioned and outdated is now a modern way to educate the next generation.
There are many benefits to homeschooling; it gives parents freedom in choosing the curriculums and subjects their children learn. Remote learning also ensures their children are kept safe, away from potential dangers like bullying or viruses in public schools. It’s a win-win situation.
Thinking of homeschooling your children too? Then follow this quick guide on how to homeschool your children if you live in Indiana. Know the Indiana homeschool state laws and regulations in your state so you can homeschool properly.
Quick Facts:
- There is one way to homeschool which is under the Homeschool Statute
- Children between 7-18 of age must be in school
- You DO NOT need to notify your local school district
- There are NO teacher qualifications
- There are NO state mandated subjects
- There are NO required assessments or testing
- There are NO immunization requirements
How to Homeschool Under the Homeschool Statute
- In Indiana homeschools are treated as private schools and under the private school statute
- Instruction must be in English
- Instruction must be “equivalent” to the local public schools
- Instruction must for at least 180 days
- Maintain a record of attendance
- Maintain a record of number of children and grade levels you are teaching in case the Indiana Department of Education requests it
Helpful links:
https://www.doe.in.gov/school-improvement/home-school
https://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/non-public-education/regulation-map/indiana.html
Contact Information–State and Federal Departments of Education
- Indiana Department of Education
South Tower, Suite 600
115 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2795
Phone: (317) 232-6610
Fax: (317) 232-8004
Email: webmaster@doe.in.gov
Website: http://www.doe.in.gov/
- U.S. Department of Education, Indiana