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2026 State Guide
Homeschooling in Michigan: Requirements & Rules
Homeschooling is legal in Michigan, 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
- No state mandate
- Required subjects
- 10 subjects
- Assessment
- Not required
- Recordkeeping
- Not mandated
- Compulsory ages
- 6–16
Notification
Michigan does not require notification to begin homeschooling.
No notification required.
Instruction time
Michigan sets no statewide requirement for days or hours of instruction.
No minimum hours required.
Required subjects
- Reading
- Spelling
- Mathematics
- Science
- History
- Civics
- Literature
- Writing
- English language
- Health
Must teach core academic subjects including reading, spelling, math, science, history, civics, literature, writing, English, and health.
Assessment & testing
No statewide testing or assessment is required in Michigan.
No assessment requirement.
Recordkeeping
Michigan has no formal recordkeeping mandate — but attendance, hours, and work samples are still worth keeping: they make transcripts and evaluations painless, and protect you if your situation is ever questioned.
No recordkeeping requirement.
Parent qualifications
None required.
Track Michigan’s requirements automatically
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Frequently asked questions
Is homeschooling legal in Michigan?
Yes — homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. In Michigan, no notification to the state is required to begin homeschooling. Children ages 6–16 fall under compulsory education law.
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Michigan?
No. Michigan does not require families to notify the state or district to begin homeschooling. No notification required.
How many days or hours of instruction does Michigan require?
Michigan sets no statewide day or hour mandate for homeschoolers. No minimum hours required.
What subjects are required in Michigan?
Michigan requires: Reading, Spelling, Mathematics, Science, History, Civics, Literature, Writing, English language, Health. Must teach core academic subjects including reading, spelling, math, science, history, civics, literature, writing, English, and health.
Is testing or assessment required for homeschoolers in Michigan?
No statewide assessment is required in Michigan. No assessment requirement.
What records do homeschoolers need to keep in Michigan?
Michigan has no formal recordkeeping mandate — but keeping attendance, hours, and work samples is strongly recommended: it protects you if requirements change or your situation is ever questioned, and it makes transcripts possible later. No recordkeeping requirement.
Official sources
Verify current requirements with the Michigan Department of Education and HSLDA’s Michigan 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.