Is homeschooling legal in South Dakota?

Yes. Homeschooling is legal in South Dakota and in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. File a notice of intent with your local school district. After that, very minimal oversight.

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

Yes. Families in South Dakota need to send a notice of intent (or an equivalent form) before or shortly after they start homeschooling. File a notice of intent with your local school district. After that, very minimal oversight.

Does South Dakota require standardized testing for homeschoolers?

No. South Dakota does not require standardized testing for homeschooled students.

How many days or hours of instruction does South Dakota require?

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

What records should you keep to homeschool in South Dakota?

For South Dakota, Romeschool tracks filing reminders and activity log. so your records stay current and audit-ready.

Homeschooling in South Dakota

File a notice of intent with your local school district. After that, very minimal oversight.

Low regulationNotice of Intent required

What South Dakota requires

File Notice of Intent with local district

File annually.

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Teach required subjects

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

Keep records voluntarily

No submission required.

What Romeschool tracks for you: Filing reminders and activity log.

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