How to homeschool in Ohio
The rules for 2026–27 in plain words: what to send, when, what to teach and what to keep.
✓ Checked against Ohio law on Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed
What changed
Nothing since we began checking Ohio’s own pages every week in October 2026.
The usual way: Home education by notice. Your notice each year; no tests.
- Ages
- 6 to 18
- Notice
- Each year
- Tests
- None
- Set time
- None
What to do
- Notice of intent to your superintendentBy Aug 30 each year (or within 5 days of starting, moving or leaving a school)Ohio’s form or page for it
- Teach the subjects belowYou can teach, with no set qualifications. No set days or hours.
- Keep your notice and the district’s lettersThat’s all Ohio asks you to keep.
Subjects to teach
- English language arts
- Math
- Science
- History
- Government
- Social studies
Other legal ways
As a nonchartered religious school
A nonchartered, nonpublic school, for families whose faith calls for it.
You can teach if you have a bachelor’s degree. 910 hours a year in grades K–6 (455 for half-day kindergarten), 1,001 in grades 7–12.
- Attendance report to your school district’s treasurer (In the first two weeks of the school year)
- Yearly report to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (By Sep 30 each year)
Source: education.ohio.gov
This is a plain summary, not legal advice. Laws change; check with your state or district if you’re unsure. Also see North Dakota, Oklahoma, or all 50 states + DC.