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2026 State Guide
Homeschooling in Missouri: Requirements & Rules
Homeschooling is legal in Missouri, and requirements are minimal — typically a simple notification. Here’s everything you need to stay compliant, in plain English.
- Regulation level
- Low
- Notification
- Not required
- Instruction time
- 1000 hours/year
- Required subjects
- 5 subjects
- Assessment
- Not required
- Recordkeeping
- Required
- Compulsory ages
- 7–17
Notification
Missouri does not require notification to begin homeschooling.
No notification required.
Instruction time
Missouri requires 1000 hours of instruction per school year.
1,000 hours of instruction per year required.
Required subjects
- Reading
- Language arts
- Mathematics
- Social studies
- Science
Must include reading, language arts, math, social studies, and science. At least 600 of the 1,000 hours must be in these core subjects.
Assessment & testing
No statewide testing or assessment is required in Missouri.
No assessment requirement.
Recordkeeping
Missouri requires homeschool families to maintain records.
Must keep records of subjects taught, activities, and hours. Records must be kept for two years.
Parent qualifications
None required.
Good to know
Missouri tracks hours, not days — 1,000 total per year, 600 in core subjects.
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Frequently asked questions
Is homeschooling legal in Missouri?
Yes — homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. In Missouri, requirements are minimal — typically a simple notification. Children ages 7–17 fall under compulsory education law.
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Missouri?
No. Missouri does not require families to notify the state or district to begin homeschooling. No notification required.
How many days or hours of instruction does Missouri require?
Missouri requires 1000 hours of instruction per year. 1,000 hours of instruction per year required.
What subjects are required in Missouri?
Missouri requires: Reading, Language arts, Mathematics, Social studies, Science. Must include reading, language arts, math, social studies, and science. At least 600 of the 1,000 hours must be in these core subjects.
Is testing or assessment required for homeschoolers in Missouri?
No statewide assessment is required in Missouri. No assessment requirement.
What records do homeschoolers need to keep in Missouri?
Missouri requires families to keep homeschool records. Must keep records of subjects taught, activities, and hours. Records must be kept for two years.
Official sources
Verify current requirements with the Missouri Department of Education and HSLDA’s Missouri 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.