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North Dakota Homeschool Requirements

High Regulation

North Dakota's home-school law (N.D.C.C. ch. 15.1-23) requires an annual statement of intent to the district superintendent and sets a REAL statutory minimum of 175 instructional days at 4+ hours per day, not just a planning figure. Standardized achievement testing is mandatory at grades 4, 6, 8, and 10 (with exemptions for objecting or credentialed parents), and results must be filed with the superintendent. A score below the 30th percentile triggers a mandatory assessment and superintendent-reviewed remediation plan, and non-diploma/GED parents (or children scoring below the 50th percentile) must have a licensed teacher monitor and report progress twice yearly. That contingent evaluation-review layer on top of notice and testing is why this is classified "high," not "moderate."

175

days/year

Required

notification

Required

testing

Public schools in North Dakota typically start school on Aug 20, 2026. Each district sets its own date, so yours may differ.

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Notification

Required

Deadline: At least 5 days before beginning home education, or within 14 days of establishing residence in a new district; refiled annually

Testing

Required

Frequency: Grades 4, 6, 8, and 10 only, not annual. Exempt if the parent files a philosophical/moral/religious objection, or is licensed to teach, holds a bachelor's degree, or passed a national teacher exam cutoff.

Instructional Days Required

175days per year

Report Frequency

Annual notice renewal; test results filed with the superintendent following testing at grades 4/6/8/10; twice-yearly progress reports required only for parents under mandatory monitoring

Submission Method

Superintendent of the child's school district of residence, or the county superintendent if the district employs none.

Key Deadlines

Notification Deadline

At least 5 days before beginning home education, or within 14 days of establishing residence in a new district; refiled annually

Testing Requirement

Grades 4, 6, 8, and 10 only, not annual. Exempt if the parent files a philosophical/moral/religious objection, or is licensed to teach, holds a bachelor's degree, or passed a national teacher exam cutoff.

Report Due

Annual notice renewal; test results filed with the superintendent following testing at grades 4/6/8/10; twice-yearly progress reports required only for parents under mandatory monitoring

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the homeschool requirements in North Dakota?+
North Dakota's home-school law (N.D.C.C. ch. 15.1-23) requires an annual statement of intent to the district superintendent and sets a REAL statutory minimum of 175 instructional days at 4+ hours per day, not just a planning figure. Standardized achievement testing is mandatory at grades 4, 6, 8, and 10 (with exemptions for objecting or credentialed parents), and results must be filed with the superintendent. A score below the 30th percentile triggers a mandatory assessment and superintendent-reviewed remediation plan, and non-diploma/GED parents (or children scoring below the 50th percentile) must have a licensed teacher monitor and report progress twice yearly. That contingent evaluation-review layer on top of notice and testing is why this is classified "high," not "moderate."
How many instructional days are required for homeschooling in North Dakota?+
North Dakota requires 175 instructional days per year for homeschooling families.
Does North Dakota require notification to homeschool?+
Yes, North Dakota requires families to submit notification to homeschool. The deadline is At least 5 days before beginning home education, or within 14 days of establishing residence in a new district; refiled annually.
Does North Dakota require standardized testing for homeschoolers?+
Yes, North Dakota requires testing for homeschool students. Testing frequency: Grades 4, 6, 8, and 10 only, not annual. Exempt if the parent files a philosophical/moral/religious objection, or is licensed to teach, holds a bachelor's degree, or passed a national teacher exam cutoff..
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