How to homeschool in Missouri
The rules for 2026–27 in plain words: what to send, when, what to teach and what to keep.
✓ Checked against Missouri law on Oct 30, 2026 · See what changed
What changed
Nothing since we began checking Missouri’s own pages every week in October 2026.
- Ages
- 7 to 17
- Notice
- None
- Tests
- None
- Set time
- 1,000 hours
What to do
- Teach the subjects belowYou can teach, with no set qualifications. 600 of the hours in reading, math, social studies, language arts and science (400 of those at home). From age 16, the hours and records aren’t required.
- Keep a plan book or diary of subjects and activities; work samples; a record of evaluations of progressWhat Missouri asks you to keep.
Subjects to teach
- Reading
- Math
- Social studies
- Language arts
- Science
Sources: revisor.mo.gov, revisor.mo.gov
This is a plain summary, not legal advice. Laws change; check with your state or district if you’re unsure. Also see Mississippi, Montana, or all 50 states + DC.