Is homeschooling legal in Michigan?

Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Michigan and in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. No state notification required. 180 days of instruction and core subjects required.

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

No. Michigan does not require homeschooling families to file a notice of intent with the state. No state notification required. 180 days of instruction and core subjects required.

Does Michigan require standardized testing for homeschoolers?

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

How many days or hours of instruction does Michigan require?

Michigan sets a minimum of 180 instructional days per year.

What records should you keep to homeschool in Michigan?

For Michigan, Romeschool tracks attendance and subject coverage. so your records stay current and audit-ready.

Homeschooling in Michigan

No state notification required. 180 days of instruction and core subjects required.

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What Michigan requires

No filing required

Begin homeschooling without notifying the state.

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Provide 180 instructional days

Keep attendance records.

Teach required subjects

Reading, spelling, math, science, history, civics, literature, writing, grammar, health, PE.

What Romeschool tracks for you: Attendance and subject coverage.

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