Is homeschooling legal in Indiana?

Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Indiana and in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. No state filing. Indiana recognizes home schools as private schools.

Do you have to register or file a notice of intent to homeschool in Indiana?

No. Indiana does not require homeschooling families to file a notice of intent with the state. No state filing. Indiana recognizes home schools as private schools.

Does Indiana require standardized testing for homeschoolers?

No. Indiana does not require standardized testing for homeschooled students.

How many days or hours of instruction does Indiana require?

Indiana does not set a specific minimum number of instructional days or hours per year for homeschoolers.

What records should you keep to homeschool in Indiana?

For Indiana, Romeschool tracks attendance and activity log. so your records stay current and audit-ready.

Homeschooling in Indiana

No state filing. Indiana recognizes home schools as private schools.

Low regulation

What Indiana requires

No filing required

Simply begin homeschooling.

Official resource →

Teach in English

Required. Core academic subjects recommended.

Keep attendance

180 days per year — keep records voluntarily.

What Romeschool tracks for you: Attendance and activity log.

If you take an ESA, your homeschool status changes: 'A homeschool student and an INESA student are two separate student types'; signs a state Parent Agreement + must sit ILEARN/IREAD-3.

Get set up for Indiana →Indiana funding & ESAs Find field trips in Indiana