North Dakota homeschool requirements

Homeschooling is legal in North Dakota. Most families homeschool under the state's home education law, and state-certified teachers may also use a private school option.

Medium: North Dakota allows direct homeschooling, but families generally need to file a yearly statement of intent, meet parent qualification rules, teach the required subjects, and provide a minimum amount of instruction each year. The state also recognizes a private school option for parents who are state-certified teachers.

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Yes. Families homeschooling under the home education law generally file a statement of intent each year. Notify: The superintendent of the public school district where the child lives.. Deadline: Generally at least 14 days before starting homeschool, or within 14 days of moving into the district, and again each year if you continue homeschooling.

English language arts, Mathematics, Social studies, Science, Physical education, Health

At least 4 hours of instruction each day for 175 days each year.

No routine statewide testing is generally required for families homeschooling under the home education law. Frequency: Not generally required.

Keep copies of your statement of intent and basic school records such as attendance, courses taught, work samples, and high school transcripts when applicable.

The homeschooling parent generally must be the child's parent and have at least a high school diploma or GED. A state-certified teacher may also homeschool under the private school option.

Families have meaningful day-to-day flexibility, but they still need to cover the required subjects and meet the state's notice and instructional-time rules.