How to homeschool in Wisconsin
The rules for 2026–27 in plain words: what to send, when, what to teach and what to keep.
✓ Checked against Wisconsin law on Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed
What changed
Nothing since we began checking Wisconsin’s own pages every week in October 2026.
- Ages
- 6 to 18
- Notice
- Each year
- Tests
- None
- Set time
- 875 hours
What to do
- PI-1206 enrollment report to the Department of Public Instruction (online)By Oct 15 each yearWisconsin’s form or page for it
- Teach the subjects belowYou can teach, with no set qualifications. 875 hours a year.
- Keep your PI-1206 forms; hours of instructionWhat Wisconsin asks you to keep.
Subjects to teach
- Reading
- Language arts
- Math
- Social studies
- Science
- Health
Source: dpi.wi.gov
This is a plain summary, not legal advice. Laws change; check with your state or district if you’re unsure. Also see West Virginia, Wyoming, or all 50 states + DC.