Iowa homeschool letter of intent

It depends on the option. Iowa's Independent Private Instruction and opt-out routes do not require routine notice, while the annual-assessment, supervising-teacher, and Home School Assistance Program routes require Form A.

Usually the local school district for pathways that require Form A. For Independent Private Instruction, no routine filing is required unless the superintendent or Iowa Department of Education makes a written request for limited information.

For pathways that use Form A, families starting after the school year begins generally submit a partly completed form within 14 calendar days of starting and a fully completed form within 30 days. Dual-enrollment requests are commonly tied to a September 15 deadline. Independent Private Instruction and opt-out do not have a routine filing deadline in the available sources.

1. 1The current summary does not indicate a standard statewide letter-of-intent requirement for Iowa.
2. 2If your child is currently enrolled in a public or private school, still confirm the withdrawal process with the school so the absence is not treated as truancy.
3. 3Keep a dated withdrawal or unenrollment record for your own files.

Template starter for school withdrawal only: “Please withdraw my child from enrollment effective [date]. We will be providing education outside the school system as permitted under Iowa law.” Confirm whether your school requests additional withdrawal information.