Is homeschooling legal in Louisiana?

Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Louisiana and in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Enroll in an approved homeschool program. Annual testing required in grades 4, 8, 10.

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

Yes. Families in Louisiana need to send a notice of intent (or an equivalent form) before or shortly after they start homeschooling. Enroll in an approved homeschool program. Annual testing required in grades 4, 8, 10.

Does Louisiana require standardized testing for homeschoolers?

Yes. Louisiana requires periodic standardized testing or an approved annual assessment for homeschooled students.

How many days or hours of instruction does Louisiana require?

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

What records should you keep to homeschool in Louisiana?

For Louisiana, Romeschool tracks attendance, testing reminders. so your records stay current and audit-ready.

Homeschooling in Louisiana

Enroll in an approved homeschool program. Annual testing required in grades 4, 8, 10.

Moderate regulationNotice of Intent requiredAnnual testing

What Louisiana requires

Enroll in Louisiana homeschool program

File letter of intent with state BESE or enroll in approved church school.

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Teach required subjects

Language arts, math, science, social studies.

Annual testing in grades 4, 8, 10

Use approved standardized test.

What Romeschool tracks for you: Attendance, testing reminders.

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