How to homeschool in South Dakota
The rules for 2026–27 in plain words: what to send, when, what to teach and what to keep.
✓ Checked against South Dakota law on Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed
What changed
Nothing since we began checking South Dakota’s own pages every week in October 2026.
- Ages
- 6 to 18
- Notice
- Once
- Tests
- None
- Set time
- None
What to do
- Notification to the South Dakota Department of Education or your districtWithin 30 days of starting
- An updated notification, if you move or open-enroll in another district, or stop homeschoolingWithin 30 days
- Teach the subjects belowYou can teach, with no set qualifications. No set days or hours.
Subjects to teach
- Language arts
- Math
Sources: doe.sd.gov, sdlegislature.gov
This is a plain summary, not legal advice. Laws change; check with your state or district if you’re unsure. Also see South Carolina, Tennessee, or all 50 states + DC.