{"id":3341,"date":"2022-12-13T09:00:24","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T09:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.staging.miacademy.co\/?page_id=3341"},"modified":"2025-09-09T20:20:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T20:20:17","slug":"wisconsin-homeschooling-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miacademy.co\/homeschool-curriculum\/by-state\/wisconsin-homeschooling-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start Homeschooling in Wisconsin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wisconsin may be famous for its dairy farms \u2014 but in the homeschooling world, the state is also known for its minimal home instruction laws! This makes it a \u201chomeschool-friendly state,\u201d which means that parents who are homeschooling in Wisconsin are granted authority and freedom over their children’s education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While these laws and regulations are minimal, there are a few requirements that you\u2019ll need to become familiar with in order to start your journey. It\u2019s important to do your research, as homeschool laws vary by state<\/a>. Once you’ve taken care of the legal aspects, you’ll be set to start homeschooling in Wisconsin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homeschooling in Wisconsin at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wisconsin- The Badger State<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Required Age<\/td>6-18<\/td><\/tr>
Standardized Testing<\/td>Not required<\/td><\/tr>
Subjects<\/td>Reading, language arts, math, science, social studies, health<\/td><\/tr>
Time Requirements<\/td>875 hours per school year (July 1-June 30)<\/td><\/tr>
Graduation Requirements<\/td>Determined by parent<\/td><\/tr>
Special Requirements<\/td>None<\/td><\/tr>
Financial Resources Available<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Parent Qualifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are no parental qualifications to homeschool in Wisconsin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notice of Intent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the first steps to get started with homeschooling in Wisconsin will be to file the Homeschool Enrollment Report PI-1206<\/a> (also referred to as HOMER) by October 15th each year. This form can be accessed online on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction\u2019s (WDPI) website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This form should include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n