Illinois Compliance Options
Explore compliance options for Illinois and decide which one works best for you.
Available Options & Instructions
Only one option is available. Here are the instructions:
1. Teach the required subjects.
Illinois requires you to provide an “adequate course of instruction” to your child covering the following branches of education:
Language arts,
Math,
Biological and physical sciences,
Social sciences,
Fine arts,and
Physical development and health. The State Board of Education treats biological and physical science as one combined branch of instruction, and physical development and health as another combined branch.
2. Instruction must be in English.
When you teach your child in your homeschool, you must do so in English.
3. Know what to call your homeschool program.
Important exception: You should identify your program as a homeschool if you are filling out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as part of your child’s college financial aid paperwork. Please note: The information on this page has been reviewed by an attorney, but it should not be taken as legal advice specific to your individual situation.