Who can homeschool in Illinois?

Any parent. No diploma or certificate required.

Does Illinois require homeschool testing?

No testing or evaluation required.

Language arts, mathematics, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, fine arts, and physical development and health, in English.

Illinois homeschool laws

Nothing to file. Your homeschool is a private school. The State Board's registration form is voluntary.

Who can teach: Any parent. No diploma or certificate required.
Days and hours: No set days or hours.
Subjects: Language arts, mathematics, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, fine arts, and physical development and health, in English.
Testing: No testing or evaluation required.
Records: No records required.

The notice of intent, renewals, reports and letters Illinois asks for, in the state's own form where one exists.

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Also expected in Illinois

No form to fill out for these. The state expects them all the same.

Transcript for your own records
Keep on hand
Nothing is required. Keep a transcript and course list for college and FAFSA (list yourself as a homeschool there).

Where it goes

Nothing is required. Some Regional Offices of Education offer a voluntary form.

Moving, or comparing? Every state and DC, with the same forms filled out for free.