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2026 State Guide
Homeschooling in Indiana: Requirements & Rules
Homeschooling is legal in Indiana, and no notification to the state is required to begin homeschooling. Here’s everything you need to stay compliant, in plain English.
- Regulation level
- None
- Notification
- Not required
- Instruction time
- 180 days/year
- Required subjects
- 5 subjects
- Assessment
- Not required
- Recordkeeping
- Required
- Compulsory ages
- 7–18
Notification
Indiana does not require notification to begin homeschooling.
No notification required.
Instruction time
Indiana requires 180 days of instruction per school year.
Instruction equivalent to 180-day public school year expected.
Required subjects
- English
- Mathematics
- Social studies
- Science
- Health
Instruction must focus on English and comparable to public school curriculum.
Assessment & testing
No statewide testing or assessment is required in Indiana.
No assessment requirement.
Recordkeeping
Indiana requires homeschool families to maintain records.
Keep an accurate daily attendance record, producible on request (IC 20-33-2-20).
Parent qualifications
None required.
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Frequently asked questions
Is homeschooling legal in Indiana?
Yes — homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. In Indiana, no notification to the state is required to begin homeschooling. Children ages 7–18 fall under compulsory education law.
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Indiana?
No. Indiana does not require families to notify the state or district to begin homeschooling. No notification required.
How many days or hours of instruction does Indiana require?
Indiana requires 180 days of instruction per year. Instruction equivalent to 180-day public school year expected.
What subjects are required in Indiana?
Indiana requires: English, Mathematics, Social studies, Science, Health. Instruction must focus on English and comparable to public school curriculum.
Is testing or assessment required for homeschoolers in Indiana?
No statewide assessment is required in Indiana. No assessment requirement.
What records do homeschoolers need to keep in Indiana?
Indiana requires families to keep homeschool records. Keep an accurate daily attendance record, producible on request (IC 20-33-2-20).
Official sources
Verify current requirements with the Indiana Department of Education and HSLDA’s Indiana page.
Not legal advice. This data is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Homeschool laws change frequently. Always verify requirements with your state's Department of Education or a qualified homeschool legal organization before making compliance decisions. Requirements shown were last verified 2026-09.