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Homeschooling in Indiana

Indiana requires instruction equivalent to public school and a daily attendance record (shown only on request); registration with the state is optional.

Last checkedAgainst Statute + state sources

Indiana at a glanceLevel: Low

Notice to the state
No
None required; registering with the Indiana Department of Education is optional. Tell the current school you are withdrawing (in writing recommended); high school students use the state withdrawal form (IC 20-33-2-28.6).
Testing
No
None.
Record-keeping
Required
Keep an accurate daily attendance record, used solely to verify enrollment and attendance if the Secretary of Education or the local superintendent requests it; no specific form (IC 20-33-2-20; IDOE FAQ).
Immunization
Unclear
A rule requires immunization for every child under 19 (410 IAC 1-1-1), but school record duties do not clearly address homeschools (IC 20-34-4-1, -5).
Required subjects
None specified
Instruction time
IDOE: parents should provide 180 days of instruction in the July 1–June 30 academic year
Parent qualifications
None stated
Compulsory school age
7 to 18
IDOE FAQ, citing IC 20-33-2-8

Ways to homeschool here: Homeschool as a non-public, non-accredited school (IC 20-33-2-12)

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Overview

Indiana homeschools are non-public, non-accredited schools (IC 20-33-2-12, per IDOE). A parent must provide ‘instruction equivalent to that given in public schools’ (IC 20-33-2-28); IDOE notes state law does not define equivalent instruction and that homeschools are not bound by Title 20 or 21 curriculum requirements. The school cannot require registration or proof of curriculum before you withdraw (IDOE FAQ).

  • Homeschool as a non-public, non-accredited school (IC 20-33-2-12)

Requirements at a glance

  • Notice: None required; registering with the Indiana Department of Education is optional (one-time). Tell the current school you are withdrawing (in writing recommended). High school students withdrawing use the state withdrawal form under IC 20-33-2-28.6. On request of the Secretary of Education, a nonpublic school reports the number of students by grade (IC 20-33-2-21).
  • Testing or assessment: None.
  • Records: Keep an accurate daily attendance record, used solely to verify enrollment and attendance if the Secretary of Education or the local superintendent requests it; no specific form (IC 20-33-2-20; IDOE FAQ).
  • Subjects: None specified
  • Instruction time: IDOE: parents should provide 180 days of instruction in the July 1–June 30 academic year
  • Parent/teacher qualifications: None stated
  • Compulsory attendance ages: 7 to 18 (IDOE FAQ, citing IC 20-33-2-8)

Virtual schools, virtual charter schools and homebound instruction accredited in Indiana are not homeschools (IDOE FAQ).

Sources

This page summarizes the statutes and official pages listed in the sources block, as read on the last-checked date. It is general information, not legal advice; confirm current requirements with your state or local education agency.

Statute text read on Justia; the official Indiana Code site (iga.in.gov) is JavaScript-rendered.