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    Ohio Compliance Options

    Explore compliance options for Ohio and decide which one works best for you.

    Available Options & Instructions
    Option 1: Homeschooling under Ohio’s homeschool statute

    A parent may exempt their child from mandatory school attendance by directing their child’s education in the subject areas of English language arts, mathematics, science, history, government, and social studies. Follow these steps to homeschool under this option:

    1. Submit an annual exemption notice to homeschool by August 30th.

    In order to exempt a child, parents or guardians must submit a notification to the resident school district superintendent by August 30th every year or within five calendar days after commencing home education, moving into a new school district, or withdrawing from a public or nonpublic school.

    2. Teach the required subjects.

    Home education programs are required to teach English language arts, mathematics, science, history, government, and social studies.

    3. There are no teacher qualifications, number of hours, or assessment requirements under this option.

    Option 2: Homeschooling as a nonchartered, nonpublic school (formerly known as an “-08 school”)

    Parents may, because of truly held religious beliefs, organize a nonchartered, nonpublic school to educate their children. To use this option:

    1. Make sure you have the required qualifications.

    Teachers and administrators at an NCNP school should hold at least a bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent, from a recognized college or university.

    2. Operate for the required number of hours.

    NCNP schools must operate for at least 455 hours for part-time kindergarten, 910 hours for all-day kindergarten through 6th grade, and 1,001 hours for 7th through 12th grade each school year.

    3. Teach the required subjects.

    NCNP schools are required to provide a course of study in: Language arts Geography History of the United States and Ohio National, state, and local government Mathematics Science Health Physical education The fine arts, including music First aid, safety, and fire prevention Other subjects as prescribed by the school

    4. Follow regular procedures for promotion from grade to grade for pupils who have met the school’s educational requirements.

    5. Comply with state and local health, fire, and safety laws.

    6. Certify in a report (called the “report to parents”) that the school meets minimum education standards listed above.

    You also must file a copy of this report with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) on or before September 30 each year.

    7. Report your school’s attendance to your local school board treasurer within the first two weeks of the beginning of the school year.

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