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Michigan homeschool requirements

Under Michigan's home-education option no notice to any agency is required. Teach the nine required subjects; no testing.

Last reviewed June 5, 2026 · Sources below

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Michigan homeschool requirements at a glance

Notice
Not required
Required subjects
Reading, Spelling, Mathematics, Science, History, Civics/Government, Literature, Writing, Grammar
Instruction time
NoneNo minimum hours or days under the home-education exemption.
Testing or evaluation
NoNo testing, portfolio review, or assessment mandated.
Records
No
Parent qualifications
Not required
Compulsory attendance ages
6–18
Ways to homeschool
Two pathways
Law
MCL 380.1561(3)(f)
Official source
michigan.gov ↗

Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Michigan?

No. Michigan does not require homeschooling families to file a notice. Under the home-education option (MCL 380.1561(3)(f)) no notice to any agency is required. (The separate nonpublic-school option has its own requirements.)

What subjects does Michigan require homeschoolers to teach?

Michigan requires instruction in Reading, Spelling, Mathematics, Science, History, Civics/Government, Literature, Writing, and Grammar. Nine subjects under MCL 380.1561(3)(f); students age 14+ must also study the U.S. Constitution.

How many days or hours of instruction does Michigan require?

None. Michigan does not set a minimum number of instructional days or hours for homeschoolers. No minimum hours or days under the home-education exemption.

Is standardized testing required to homeschool in Michigan?

No. Michigan does not require standardized testing for homeschooled students. No testing, portfolio review, or assessment mandated.

What records do I need to keep to homeschool in Michigan?

Michigan does not require homeschooling families to keep specific records. No portfolio, curriculum submission, or records required under (3)(f).

Do parents need a teaching certificate or other qualification to homeschool in Michigan?

No. Michigan does not set a general qualification for homeschooling parents.

What ages does Michigan's compulsory attendance law cover?

Michigan's compulsory attendance law covers children from age 6 to age 18.

What are the ways to homeschool in Michigan?

In Michigan, families homeschool under one of two pathways: home education (no filing) and nonpublic school.

Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Michigan, as it is in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Under Michigan's home-education option no notice to any agency is required. Teach the nine required subjects; no testing.

How to get started in Michigan

1
No filing required
Under the home-education option (MCL 380.1561(3)(f)) you don't notify the state, your local district, or any other agency. Michigan also allows homeschooling as a nonpublic school, which carries its own separate requirements.
Official resource (michigan.gov) →
2
Teach the nine required subjects
Reading, spelling, mathematics, science, history, civics, literature, writing, and grammar. Students age 14 and older must also study the U.S. Constitution.
3
No testing, set days, or required records
Michigan requires no testing, portfolio review, or other assessment, and sets no minimum number of days or hours under this option. No records are required, though keeping a simple log of your year is still a good habit.
What Romeschool tracks for you: Attendance and subject coverage.

Sources for Michigan

Official source (michigan.gov) ↗HSLDA's Michigan summary ↗
Statute: MCL 380.1561(3)(f)
Last reviewed: June 5, 2026

Every requirement above comes from our review of Michigan’s rules, last checked against these sources on June 5, 2026. Homeschool law changes, and a state can amend its rules between our reviews — read the official source before you file anything or rely on a date here. How we review state requirements.

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