Indiana Homeschool Requirements

No Notice Required

Indiana requires "equivalent instruction" (IC 20-33-2-28) but does not define it further, and does not require notification, testing, or approval. Attendance records must be kept but are only produced if requested (IC 20-33-2-20). Indiana has NO fixed instructional-day count codified in statute. 180 is a common convention matching the public-school calendar, and is shown here only as a recommendation, not a legal requirement.

No Minimum

180 days is a recommendation

Not required

notification

Not required

testing

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Notification

Not required

Testing

Not required

Instructional Days

No Minimum

Indiana does not set a minimum number of instructional days or hours by law. 180 days is shown here as a general planning recommendation only, not a legal requirement.

Report Frequency

none

Submission Method

none required; an optional enrollment report can be filed online with IDOE

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the homeschool requirements in Indiana?+
Indiana requires "equivalent instruction" (IC 20-33-2-28) but does not define it further, and does not require notification, testing, or approval. Attendance records must be kept but are only produced if requested (IC 20-33-2-20). Indiana has NO fixed instructional-day count codified in statute. 180 is a common convention matching the public-school calendar, and is shown here only as a recommendation, not a legal requirement.
How many instructional days are required for homeschooling in Indiana?+
Indiana does not set a minimum number of instructional days or hours by law. 180 days is shown as a general planning recommendation only, not a legal requirement.
Does Indiana require notification to homeschool?+
No, Indiana does not require notification to homeschool.
Does Indiana require standardized testing for homeschoolers?+
No, Indiana does not require standardized testing for homeschool students.

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