{"id":4130,"date":"2023-08-14T14:47:08","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T14:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.staging.miacademy.co\/?page_id=4130"},"modified":"2025-09-08T20:09:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T20:09:29","slug":"homeschooling-in-indiana","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miacademy.co\/homeschool-curriculum\/by-state\/homeschooling-in-indiana\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start Homeschooling in Indiana"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re wondering how to homeschool<\/a> in Indiana, you\u2019ve come to the right place! It\u2019s always a good idea to do your research, as homeschool laws vary by state<\/a>. With lenient laws and available financial support, homeschoolers in Indiana have the ability to study everything they are interested in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll cover everything you need to know about homeschooling in Indiana, so you can start your home education journey with confidence!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Indiana – The Hoosier State<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Required Age<\/td>7-18 <\/td><\/tr>
Standardized Testing<\/td>Not required<\/td><\/tr>
Subjects<\/td>None required<\/td><\/tr>
Time Requirements<\/td>180 days of instruction required<\/td><\/tr>
Graduation Requirements<\/td>Determined by parent<\/td><\/tr>
Special Requirements<\/td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr>
Financial Resources Available<\/td>Yes <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Parent Qualifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Indiana does not require any specific qualifications for parents who want to homeschool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Parents must notify the school in some way to prevent their child becoming truant. You can give notice with a phone call, although written communication is beneficial to keep with your homeschool records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are withdrawing your high school student to homeschool, you must complete the \u201cWithdraw to Non-Accredited Nonpublic School\u201d form. This is necessary to correctly calculate the district drop-out rate at the end of the year. Elementary and middle school students do not have to complete this form. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Homeschool students in Indiana must be in school for a total of 180 days out of the year. The family can decide the school schedule, as long as they meet the total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic years in Indiana begin on July 1 and end on June 30 of the following year. If your child starts the school year at a traditional school before being withdrawn to homeschool, you can count the days they attended the previous school towards the requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no requirement for how attendance is taken for homeschoolers, as long as it is taken daily. Indiana law allows education authorities the right to verify attendance records at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homeschool Curriculum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Indiana state homeschooling laws require that parents provide an \u201cequivalent education\u201d (IC 20-33-2-28) and that all course content must be taught in English. While there is no official definition for what is an \u201cequivalent education\u201d, parents are encouraged to choose subjects that are comparable to public school curricula and that suit their child\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Department of Education provides a list of recommended skills, known as the Indiana Academic Standards<\/a>, for grades K-12. These can be a helpful benchmark to use when choosing a homeschool curriculum in Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n