Homeschooling in Iowa
File a Competent Private Instruction report with your local school district. 148 days required. Annual assessment.
Moderate regulationNotice of Intent requiredHour trackingAnnual testing
What Iowa requires
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Provide 148 days of instruction
Keep attendance records.
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Annual assessment
Portfolio or standardized test — submit results to district.
What Romeschool tracks for you: Attendance, assessment reminders, filing reminders.
Recent Iowa homeschool law changes
Iowa Signs a New Charter-and-Homeschool Law — Here's What We Know So Far
May 19, 2026
Iowa Drops Its Cap on Homeschool Group Instruction
May 12, 2026