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South Dakota homeschool checklist

What South Dakota asks, in plain words

2026–27Checked Oct 30, 2026

Children and grades
School year starts

What to send

Notification to the South Dakota Department of Education or your districtWithin 30 days of starting
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An updated notification, if you move or open-enroll in another district, or stop homeschoolingWithin 30 days
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What to teach

  • Language arts
  • Math

You can teach, with no set qualifications. No set days or hours.