Please note, this is not intended as legal advice. This is for informational purposes only and should you choose to Homeschool in Indiana then you need to double check the Indiana Department of Education website for current regulations.
Indiana has very low levels of regulation for homeschoolers. In Indiana you must complete the following to stay in compliance with homeschool laws.
- Teach Subject in the “English Language”
- Teach the Required Number of Days
- You must operate your homeschool program for the same number of days that the public schools in your district are in session.
- Keep Attendance Records
- Such records must be made available upon request of the state superintendent or the superintendent of the school district in which you reside.
- Provide Information if Requested
Upon a specific and individual request by the state superintendent of public instruction, you must furnish the number of children, by grade level, that you are teaching at home.
Although Indiana public school officials frequently request that homeschoolers complete an online enrollment form on the Indiana Department of Education website, this enrollment is not required under state law and is voluntary.
The best way to stay up-to-date on homeschool requirements in Indiana is to connect with other local homeschoolers.
Indiana Secular Homeschool Groups
“BrightStars is a Hendricks County based Home School Group with the purpose of providing social interactions for home schooled children. We are a casual, informal, secular group that has weekly meetings at various parks and places in Hendricks County.”
Fort Wayne area Secular Homeschool Group
“If you started homeschooling for other reasons besides religious ones and you are open to other beliefs in a nonjudgmental way and you are located in or near the Fort Wayne, In area, you are welcome to join!”
“Indiana Homeschool Support accepts all faiths or non-faiths.”
“A place for Indiana homeschooling parents to discuss homeschooling, events, ask questions and get help in a judgement free environment.”
Jefferson County Indiana Secular Homeschoolers
“JCISH) is an amazing group of homeschooling families that are here to support each other.”
Live and learn Ft. Wayne homeschool
“An inclusive homeschooling group in Fort Wayne, IN, offering activities for kids and topical discussion for parents. All ages, all homeschooling styles, all faiths and secular homeschoolers.”
“An inclusive group designed to support and connect homeschoolers in the LaPorte County area. The group is open to everyone regardless of race, age, marital status, sexual orientation, curriculum choices, religious affiliation or sock colors.”
“NWI Whole Life Learners is a co-op of unschooling/ eclectic /hybrid homeschooling families where students and educators can learn, find connections, and share resources.”
