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Missouri Homeschool Requirements

No Notice Required

Missouri does not require notification, testing, or approval. RSMo §167.031 does require 1,000 hours of instruction per year (≥600 hours in five core subjects, ≥400 of those at home). The 167 days shown here is an approximate 6-hour-day conversion of that hours-based requirement, not a day count in the statute itself. The same statute also requires parents to maintain a portfolio and "record of evaluation of academic progress," but nothing is filed with any authority unless legally challenged. This is a private recordkeeping duty, not a state-administered test.

167

days/year

Not required

notification

Not required

testing

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This data was last checked against official sources on August 4, 2026. Laws change, so if something looks off or your state updated its requirements since then, confirm current details on your state's official homeschool page or use the correction form below.

Notification

Not required

Testing

Not required

Required Subjects

  • Reading
  • Language Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Science

Instructional Days Required

167days per year

Report Frequency

none

Submission Method

none required; an optional Declaration of Enrollment can be filed with the local superintendent or county Recorder of Deeds

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the homeschool requirements in Missouri?+
Missouri does not require notification, testing, or approval. RSMo §167.031 does require 1,000 hours of instruction per year (≥600 hours in five core subjects, ≥400 of those at home). The 167 days shown here is an approximate 6-hour-day conversion of that hours-based requirement, not a day count in the statute itself. The same statute also requires parents to maintain a portfolio and "record of evaluation of academic progress," but nothing is filed with any authority unless legally challenged. This is a private recordkeeping duty, not a state-administered test.
How many instructional days are required for homeschooling in Missouri?+
Missouri requires 167 instructional days per year for homeschooling families.
Does Missouri require notification to homeschool?+
No, Missouri does not require notification to homeschool.
Does Missouri require standardized testing for homeschoolers?+
No, Missouri does not require standardized testing for homeschool students.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Missouri?+
Missouri requires the following subjects to be taught: Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science.
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