Standards and Assessment

Homeschool Specific Information

Below is brief summary of the homeschooling law in Minnesota. Compulsory School Age "between 7 and 16 years of age"   Minnesota Legal Home Schooling Options:  1     Option: 1   Legal Option:   Establish and operate a qualified home school   Attendance:   None   Subjects:   Reading, writing, literature, fine arts, math, science, history, geography, government, health, and physical education   Qualifications:   The home instructor must satisfy one of the following six requirements: a.hold a Minnesota teaching license in the field and grade taught, b.or be directly supervised by a licensed teacher, c.or successfully complete a teacher competency exam, d.or provide instruction in a school that is accredited or recognized by the state board, e.or hold a baccalaureate degree, f.or be the parent of a child who is assessed according to procedures in subdivision 11 and the standardized test section below.   Notice:   File a "Non-Public Education Compulsory Instructions" Report with the local superintendent by October 1st of each school   Recordkeeping:   If only teacher qualification is to be child's parent, submit a quarterly report to the local superintendent showing the achievement of each child in the required subjects   Testing:   Administer an annual standardized test as agreed to by the local superintendent

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NOTE: This summary is not intended to be, and does not constitute, the giving of legal advice. Many states have unclear compulsory attendance statutes, and the courts of those states vary in their interpretation of the statutes. Therefore, there is no guarantee any state will accept all of the options for compliance listed under each state. This summary is not intended to be a substitute for individual reliance on privately retained legal counsel such as that provided by Home School Legal Defense Association.