Louisiana homeschool checklist
What Louisiana asks, in plain words
2026–27Checked Oct 30, 2026
Children and grades
School year starts
What to send
Home study application to BESE, with a copy of the birth certificateWithin 15 days of starting
Done onRenewal, with proof of progress (work samples, a test, or a certified teacher’s statement)By Oct 1, or 12 months after your first approval if that’s later
Done onProof of the meningococcal vaccine (or a waiver) to BESE, at ages 11 and 16in Grades 6, 11
Done onWhat to teach
You can teach, with no set qualifications. Teach at least what public schools teach at the same grade.
What to keep
Work samples
FiledTest results
FiledCurriculum outlines and reading lists
Filed