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2026 State Guide
Homeschooling in Wisconsin: Requirements & Rules
Homeschooling is legal in Wisconsin, and requirements are minimal — typically a simple notification. Here’s everything you need to stay compliant, in plain English.
- Regulation level
- Low
- Notification
- Annual notice
- Instruction time
- 875 hours/year
- Required subjects
- 7 subjects
- Assessment
- Not required
- Recordkeeping
- Not mandated
- Compulsory ages
- 6–18
Notification
Wisconsin requires annual notice, due october 15 annually.
File annual enrollment report with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Instruction time
Wisconsin requires 875 hours of instruction per school year.
875 hours of instruction per year. No day-count mandate.
Required subjects
- Reading
- Language arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social studies
- Health
- Physical education
Required: reading, language arts, math, science, social studies, health, and PE.
Assessment & testing
No statewide testing or assessment is required in Wisconsin.
No assessment requirement.
Recordkeeping
Wisconsin 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 beyond annual DPI filing.
Parent qualifications
None required.
Track Wisconsin’s requirements automatically
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Frequently asked questions
Is homeschooling legal in Wisconsin?
Yes — homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. In Wisconsin, requirements are minimal — typically a simple notification. Children ages 6–18 fall under compulsory education law.
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Wisconsin?
Yes. Wisconsin requires annual notice — october 15 annually. File annual enrollment report with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
How many days or hours of instruction does Wisconsin require?
Wisconsin requires 875 hours of instruction per year. 875 hours of instruction per year. No day-count mandate.
What subjects are required in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin requires: Reading, Language arts, Mathematics, Science, Social studies, Health, Physical education. Required: reading, language arts, math, science, social studies, health, and PE.
Is testing or assessment required for homeschoolers in Wisconsin?
No statewide assessment is required in Wisconsin. No assessment requirement.
What records do homeschoolers need to keep in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin 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 beyond annual DPI filing.
Official sources
Verify current requirements with the Wisconsin Department of Education and HSLDA’s Wisconsin 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.