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Homeschooling in Ohio

Ohio requires a notice to the district superintendent when starting and by August 30 each year, with an assurance of instruction in six subject areas; there is no testing.

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Ohio at a glanceLevel: Low

Notice to the state
Yes
Notify the district superintendent within five calendar days of starting, moving into a new district or withdrawing from school, then by August 30 each year (ORC 3321.042(C)).
Testing
No
None; ORC 3321.042 contains no assessment requirement and is not subject to department rules.
Record-keeping
Not required
None required.
Immunization
Not required
Home education requires no immunizations or records (ORC 3321.042; 3313.671). Nonchartered nonpublic schools follow school immunization rules, with exemptions (ORC 3301.0732).
Required subjects
Yes, 6
English language arts, Mathematics, Science, History, Government, Social studies
Instruction time
Not specified
Parent qualifications
None stated
Compulsory school age
6 to 18
ORC 3321.01; ORC 3321.042(A)

Ways to homeschool here: Home education (ORC 3321.042) · Nonchartered nonpublic school for truly held religious beliefs (ORC 3301.0732)

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Overview

Since October 3, 2023, ORC 3321.042 governs home education for children 6 to 18. If there is evidence a child is not being educated in the required subjects, the child may become subject to the compulsory attendance enforcement provisions (ORC 3321.042(F)). DEW notes that online schools are e-schools, not home education, and that home-educated students may join district extracurricular activities and College Credit Plus.

Full-time chartered nonpublic school enrollment is not home education (ORC 3321.042(A)). Nonchartered nonpublic schools have separate notice, instruction time, subject, teacher qualification, and health requirements; the requirements below describe home education under ORC 3321.042 (ORC 3301.0732).

Requirements at a glance

  • Notice: Send a notice to the superintendent of the school district of residence within five calendar days after starting home education, moving into a new district, or withdrawing from school, and by August 30 each year after. It includes the parent’s name and address, the child’s name, and an assurance of instruction in the required subjects; the exemption is effective on receipt, and the superintendent must acknowledge within 14 calendar days. An optional state form is available. (ORC 3321.042(C); DEW)
  • Testing or assessment: None; ORC 3321.042 contains no assessment requirement and is not subject to department rules.
  • Records: None required.
  • Subjects: English language arts, Mathematics, Science, History, Government, Social studies
  • Instruction time: Not specified
  • Parent/teacher qualifications: None stated
  • Compulsory attendance ages: 6 to 18 (ORC 3321.01; ORC 3321.042(A))

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.