At a glance
Notice
Not required
Curriculum
See details
Testing
Not required
Teacher
No qualifications
Overview
Homeschooling in Indiana is governed by Indiana Code section 20-33-2-28 which recognises home schools as private schools. Indiana families have complete autonomy with no government notification required and no standardised testing obligations. Indiana has seen rapid homeschool growth in recent years.
Telling the authorities
No notice required
You can begin homeschooling in Indiana without notifying anyone.
How to do it
Indiana families are not required to notify any authority to begin homeschooling. Home schools operate as private schools under Indiana law.
Requirements
Recent changes
Indiana is one of the simplest states to homeschool in with no notification, no testing, and no teacher qualifications required. One of the fastest growing homeschool states in the US.
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