How to homeschool in Rhode Island
The rules for 2026–27 in plain words: what to send, when, what to teach and what to keep.
✓ Checked against Rhode Island law on Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed
What changed
Nothing since we began checking Rhode Island’s own pages every week in October 2026.
- Ages
- 6 to 18
- Notice
- Each year
- Tests
- None
- Set time
- 180 days
What to do
- Letter of intent to your school committee, for its approval (it may ask for more)Before each school year
- Teach the subjects belowYou can teach, with no set qualifications. 180 days a year.
- Keep attendanceThat’s all Rhode Island asks you to keep.
Subjects to teach
- Reading
- Writing
- Geography
- Arithmetic
- Health
- Physical education
- U.S. history
- Rhode Island history
- American government
Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov
This is a plain summary, not legal advice. Laws change; check with your state or district if you’re unsure. Also see Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or all 50 states + DC.