Indiana Compliance Options
Explore compliance options for Indiana and decide which one works best for you.
Available Options & Instructions
Only one option is available. Here are the instructions:
1. Provide equivalent instruction in the English language.
Private schools must teach in the English language and provide instruction equivalent to that given in public schools. However, the State Board of Education is not given the authority to define “equivalent instruction” nor to approve homeschool programs.
2. Teach for the required number of days.
You must operate your homeschool program for the same number of days that the public schools in your district are in session. This is often, though not always, 180 days.
3. Keep attendance records.
You must keep attendance records to verify the enrollment and attendance of your students. Such records must be made available upon request of the state superintendent or the superintendent of the school district in which you reside.
4. Provide information to the state, if required.
Upon a specific and individual request by the secretary of education, you must furnish the number of children, by grade level, that you are teaching at home. Although Indiana public school officials frequently request that homeschoolers complete an online enrollment form on the Indiana Department of Education website, this enrollment is not required under state law and is voluntary. There are a few situations when completing this enrollment form might be beneficial. 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.