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Louisiana Homeschool Requirements

Moderate Regulation

Louisiana has two legal tracks with different reporting and TOPS-scholarship eligibility (R.S. 17:236, 17:236.1): the BESE Home Study option (described here) and a Nonpublic School option. Both require 900 hours/year for grades 1–8 and 990 hours/year for grades 9–12, consistent with the 180-day figure shown.

180

days/year

Required

notification

Required

testing

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Notification

Required

Deadline: Home Study option: 15 days to apply, renewed annually by Oct 1; Nonpublic School option: notify the prior school within 10 days if transferring

Testing

Required

Frequency: annual renewal requires one of: standardized test, curriculum outline, work samples, or certified-teacher verification

Instructional Days Required

180days per year

Report Frequency

annual (Home Study renews Oct 1; Nonpublic School files an attendance report by the 30th day)

Submission Method

Home Study: ldoe.edlink.la.gov portal or mail; Nonpublic School: mail to the Office of Portfolio

Key Deadlines

Notification Deadline

Home Study option: 15 days to apply, renewed annually by Oct 1; Nonpublic School option: notify the prior school within 10 days if transferring

Testing Requirement

annual renewal requires one of: standardized test, curriculum outline, work samples, or certified-teacher verification

Report Due

annual (Home Study renews Oct 1; Nonpublic School files an attendance report by the 30th day)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the homeschool requirements in Louisiana?+
Louisiana has two legal tracks with different reporting and TOPS-scholarship eligibility (R.S. 17:236, 17:236.1): the BESE Home Study option (described here) and a Nonpublic School option. Both require 900 hours/year for grades 1–8 and 990 hours/year for grades 9–12, consistent with the 180-day figure shown.
How many instructional days are required for homeschooling in Louisiana?+
Louisiana requires 180 instructional days per year for homeschooling families.
Does Louisiana require notification to homeschool?+
Yes, Louisiana requires families to submit notification to homeschool. The deadline is Home Study option: 15 days to apply, renewed annually by Oct 1; Nonpublic School option: notify the prior school within 10 days if transferring.
Does Louisiana require standardized testing for homeschoolers?+
Yes, Louisiana requires testing for homeschool students. Testing frequency: annual renewal requires one of: standardized test, curriculum outline, work samples, or certified-teacher verification.
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