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Indiana Homeschool Laws
Overview
- Students attend between age 7 until graduation.
- Instruction equivalent to that given in the public schools.
- Students may participate in extracurricular activities.
- Homeschooling considered non-public, non- accredited schools.
- Registration in Indiana is left up to the discretion of the parents or guardians.
- Maintain an accurate daily record of attendance to verify the enrollment and attendance of a student upon the request of the Secretary of Education or the public-school superintendent. 180 days and attendance records.
- Student is being provided with instruction equivalent to that given in the public schools. State law does not define “instruction equivalent to that given in public schools.” However, IC 20-33-2-12 provides that a non-accredited nonpublic school is not bound by any legal requirements set forth in IC 20 or IC 21 with regard to curriculum or the content of educational programs offered by the school.
- When a parent or guardian decides to homeschool, all educational decisions regarding the withdrawal and subsequent curriculum and instruction are left up to the parents or guardian.
Indiana Dept of Education
115 W Washington St., Ste 600
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-6610
Additional questions about homeschooling should be directed to:
Kimberly Stewart at kstewart@doe.in.gov or 317-232-0957
Statewide Homeschool GroupsIndi
Conferences: https://iahe.net
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