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Homeschooling in South Dakota

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Low requirements Notice required Last verified May 26, 2026

At a glance

Notice

Required

Curriculum

See details

Testing

See details

Teacher

No qualifications

Overview

Homeschooling in South Dakota is governed by South Dakota Codified Laws section 13-27-3. South Dakota requires annual notification and assessment but no teacher qualifications. Assessment options give families flexibility in how they demonstrate academic progress.

Telling the authorities

Notice is required

Who: Local school district superintendent

When: Before beginning homeschooling and annually by September 1

How to do it

Submit a written Notice of Intent to your local school district superintendent before beginning and renew annually by September 1.

Requirements

Curriculum
Must provide instruction in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and health.
Testing
Annual assessment required. Options include standardised test or portfolio review. Results submitted to local superintendent.
Record keeping
Must maintain records of instruction and assessment results.
Teacher
No qualifications required.

Recent changes

South Dakota requires annual notification and assessment but no teacher qualifications. Requirements are straightforward and have been stable in recent years.

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