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2026 State Guide
Homeschooling in Minnesota: Requirements & Rules
Homeschooling is legal in Minnesota, and families must meet notification plus testing and/or record requirements. Here’s everything you need to stay compliant, in plain English.
- Regulation level
- Moderate
- Notification
- Annual notice
- Instruction time
- No state mandate
- Required subjects
- 9 subjects
- Assessment
- Required
- Recordkeeping
- Required
- Compulsory ages
- 7–17
Notification
Minnesota requires annual notice, due october 1 annually.
File annual report with the local district superintendent by October 1.
Instruction time
Minnesota sets no statewide requirement for days or hours of instruction.
No required number of instruction days for homeschools (Minn. Stat. 120A.22).
Required subjects
- Reading
- Writing
- Literature
- Fine arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social studies
- Health
- Physical education
Required: reading, writing, literature, fine arts, mathematics, science, social studies, history, geography, health, and PE.
Assessment & testing
Minnesota requires periodic assessment of homeschooled students.
Annual assessment required for students in grades where testing would occur in public schools. Must be a nationally normed standardized test. Results kept by parent.
Recordkeeping
Minnesota requires homeschool families to maintain records.
Must maintain records of testing and subjects taught.
Parent qualifications
Must have a high school diploma or GED. Or work under the direction of an accredited school.
Good to know
Minnesota has a longer required subject list than most states.
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Frequently asked questions
Is homeschooling legal in Minnesota?
Yes — homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. In Minnesota, families must meet notification plus testing and/or record requirements. Children ages 7–17 fall under compulsory education law.
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Minnesota?
Yes. Minnesota requires annual notice — october 1 annually. File annual report with the local district superintendent by October 1.
How many days or hours of instruction does Minnesota require?
Minnesota sets no statewide day or hour mandate for homeschoolers. No required number of instruction days for homeschools (Minn. Stat. 120A.22).
What subjects are required in Minnesota?
Minnesota requires: Reading, Writing, Literature, Fine arts, Mathematics, Science, Social studies, Health, Physical education. Required: reading, writing, literature, fine arts, mathematics, science, social studies, history, geography, health, and PE.
Is testing or assessment required for homeschoolers in Minnesota?
Yes — Minnesota has an assessment requirement. Annual assessment required for students in grades where testing would occur in public schools. Must be a nationally normed standardized test. Results kept by parent.
What records do homeschoolers need to keep in Minnesota?
Minnesota requires families to keep homeschool records. Must maintain records of testing and subjects taught.
Official sources
Verify current requirements with the Minnesota Department of Education and HSLDA’s Minnesota 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.