Homeschool vs public school in Missouri

Homeschooling is legal in Missouri, and most families can homeschool directly under the state's home school law without routine filing.

Broad. Missouri bars the state from dictating a statewide curriculum for home schools, but families still need to provide the required instruction hours and cover the core subjects.

For children under 16, keep a plan book, diary, or similar record showing subjects taught and educational activities; samples of the child's work; and academic evaluations, or other written credible evidence that is equivalent. The HSLDA summary says families should always have at least two full years of records on hand, and high school records should be kept long term.

No statewide testing is required in the available sources, although academic evaluations are one of the record types families may keep for children under 16.

The available sources reviewed here do not clearly describe a simple statewide rule for public school sports access for homeschoolers. The available sources reviewed here do not clearly explain a single statewide rule for special education services for independent homeschoolers. Yes, but it is optional. Most families can homeschool directly under Missouri's home school law without joining an umbrella program.