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

Yes. Families in Ohio need to send a notice of intent (or an equivalent form) before or shortly after they start homeschooling. File an annual notification with your local school superintendent by August 30. As of HB 33 (Oct 2023), there is no hours minimum, no testing, and no portfolio requirement.

Does Ohio require standardized testing for homeschoolers?

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

How many days or hours of instruction does Ohio require?

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

What records should you keep to homeschool in Ohio?

For Ohio, Romeschool tracks annual notification reminder, subject coverage. so your records stay current and audit-ready.

Homeschooling in Ohio

Q: Is homeschooling legal in Ohio?

Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Ohio and in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. File an annual notification with your local school superintendent by August 30. As of HB 33 (Oct 2023), there is no hours minimum, no testing, and no portfolio requirement.

File an annual notification with your local school superintendent by August 30. As of HB 33 (Oct 2023), there is no hours minimum, no testing, and no portfolio requirement.

Moderate regulationNotice of Intent required

What Ohio requires

File notification with local superintendent

File annually by August 30, or within 5 days of starting/moving/withdrawing. Assure instruction in the six required subjects.

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Teach six core subjects

English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, History, Government, Social Studies. HB 33 (eff. Oct 2023) reduced the required list and removed the prior hours and assessment requirements.

What Romeschool tracks for you: Annual notification reminder, subject coverage.

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