Is homeschooling legal in Rhode Island?

Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Rhode Island and in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. File with your local school committee. 180 days. Required subjects.

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

Yes. Families in Rhode Island need to send a notice of intent (or an equivalent form) before or shortly after they start homeschooling. File with your local school committee. 180 days. Required subjects.

Does Rhode Island require standardized testing for homeschoolers?

No. Rhode Island does not require standardized testing for homeschooled students.

How many days or hours of instruction does Rhode Island require?

Rhode Island sets a minimum of 180 instructional days per year.

What records should you keep to homeschool in Rhode Island?

For Rhode Island, Romeschool tracks attendance, filing reminders. so your records stay current and audit-ready.

Homeschooling in Rhode Island

File with your local school committee. 180 days. Required subjects.

Moderate regulationNotice of Intent requiredHour tracking

What Rhode Island requires

File with local school committee

Get approval before starting.

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Provide 180 days

Keep attendance.

Teach required subjects

Language arts, math, science, social studies, history, health.

What Romeschool tracks for you: Attendance, filing reminders.

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