Indiana Homeschool Requirements
Indiana has minimal ongoing homeschool regulation with no state notification or testing requirements, but withdrawing enrolled students requires a formal process.
Indiana Quick Facts
- • No ongoing notification to the state required
- • No testing requirements
- • No teacher qualification requirements
- • Must teach same subjects as public schools
- • 180 days of instruction required
- • Must withdraw enrolled students from school first
Withdrawal vs. Notification
What Indiana Law Requires:
Required Subjects
Same subjects taught in public schools, instruction in English
180 Days of Instruction
Provide instruction for the equivalent of 180 days per year
Attendance Records
Maintain attendance records (required to be provided upon request)
What Indiana Does NOT Require:
No ongoing notification to state or school district, no standardized testing, no curriculum approval, and no teacher qualifications.
Withdraw from Current School
If your child is currently enrolled in a public or private school, you must formally withdraw them. Submit a written notice to the school principal stating your intent to homeschool. Send via certified mail for your records. High school students may need to complete a signed withdrawal form from the school.
Choose Your Curriculum
Select materials covering the same subjects taught in Indiana public schools. You have complete freedom in curriculum choice and teaching methods.
Begin Homeschooling
Start instruction and keep attendance records. While not required to submit them, Indiana law says you must provide attendance records if requested by the state superintendent.
Keep Attendance Records
Required to be available upon request - track school days carefully
Save Work Samples
Keep examples of student work as evidence of instruction
Keep a Copy of Your Withdrawal Letter
Certified mail receipt serves as proof you formally withdrew your child
Join a Support Organization
Connect with IAHE or local groups for legal updates and community
High School & Graduation
Parents can issue diplomas and create transcripts. Indiana homeschoolers have access to:
- • Parent-created transcripts
- • SAT/ACT for college admission
- • Indiana public universities accept homeschool applicants
- • Ivy Tech Community College dual enrollment options
Special Education
Children with special needs can be homeschooled. While IEP services end upon withdrawal, Indiana has active special needs homeschool support groups and access to private therapies.
Sports & Activities
Indiana does not require public schools to allow homeschooler participation in extracurricular activities. However, many homeschool co-ops, clubs, and sports leagues operate throughout the state.
Connect with other Indiana homeschool families for support, co-ops, and field trips.
Find Indiana GroupsDo I need to withdraw my child from school?
Yes, if your child is currently enrolled. Send a written withdrawal letter to the school principal, preferably via certified mail. This prevents truancy issues and officially closes enrollment.
Do I need to notify the state that I'm homeschooling?
No. Indiana does not require ongoing notification or registration with the state or school district to homeschool. The withdrawal letter is a one-time step for currently enrolled students.
What subjects must I teach?
The same subjects offered in Indiana public schools, including English/language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. Instruction must be in English.
Can my child return to public school?
Yes, students can re-enroll at any time. The school district will determine grade placement based on age, records, and possibly testing.
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