At a glance
Notice
Required
Curriculum
See details
Testing
Not required
Teacher
No qualifications
Overview
Homeschooling in Louisiana is governed by Louisiana Revised Statutes section 17:236.1. Louisiana offers two compliance pathways and requires annual notification but no standardised testing. Families must maintain attendance records showing 180 days of instruction per year.
Telling the authorities
Notice is required
Who: Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) or local school board
When: Within 30 days of beginning homeschooling and annually by September 1
How to do it
Louisiana offers two pathways. Option 1 — apply for approval with the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Option 2 — operate under a recognized homeschool association. File annually.
Requirements
Recent changes
Louisiana requires annual notification but has no testing requirement. Two compliance pathways give families flexibility. Requirements have been stable in recent years.
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