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Wisconsin Homeschool Requirements

Low Regulation

Wisconsin requires annual notice but no testing (Wis. Stat. §118.15(4), §115.30(3)). Instructional time is set at 875 hours/year, about 146 days at 6 hours/day, shown here, materially less than the public-school 180-day figure previously used. For homeschool-specific questions, contact [email protected].

146

days/year

Required

notification

Not required

testing

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Notification

Required

Deadline: annual, by October 15 (or within 30 days if starting mid-year)

Testing

Not required

Required Subjects

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

Instructional Days Required

146days per year

Report Frequency

annual

Submission Method

HOMER system online, form PI-1206

Key Deadlines

Notification Deadline

annual, by October 15 (or within 30 days if starting mid-year)

Report Due

annual

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the homeschool requirements in Wisconsin?+
Wisconsin requires annual notice but no testing (Wis. Stat. §118.15(4), §115.30(3)). Instructional time is set at 875 hours/year, about 146 days at 6 hours/day, shown here, materially less than the public-school 180-day figure previously used. For homeschool-specific questions, contact [email protected].
How many instructional days are required for homeschooling in Wisconsin?+
Wisconsin requires 146 instructional days per year for homeschooling families.
Does Wisconsin require notification to homeschool?+
Yes, Wisconsin requires families to submit notification to homeschool. The deadline is annual, by October 15 (or within 30 days if starting mid-year).
Does Wisconsin require standardized testing for homeschoolers?+
No, Wisconsin does not require standardized testing for homeschool students.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Wisconsin?+
Wisconsin requires the following subjects to be taught: Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Health.
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