North Dakota homeschool laws

How to homeschool in North Dakota

File a statement of intent (form SFN 16909) with the district superintendent at least five days before starting, or within 14 days of moving in. Then file every year. It lists each child's name, address, date of birth and grade, your name, address and qualifications, any public school courses or activities you plan, the immunization record, and proof of identity. In grades 4, 6, 8 and 10, a certified teacher gives a standardized test and you send the scores to the superintendent.

Requirements:

Detailed requirements

How you file:

State form

Law:

N.D. Cent. Code ch. 15.1-23

More:

HSLDA North Dakota

North Dakota homeschool requirements

Who can teach

High school diploma or GED, or two years of monitoring by a certified teacher.

Days and hours

At least 4 hours a day for 175 days.

Subjects

The subjects required in public schools: English language arts, mathematics, social studies (with North Dakota studies in grades 4 and 8), science including agriculture, PE and health. High school adds a language, fine arts or career and technical education.

Testing

A standardized achievement test in grades 4, 6, 8 and 10, given by a North Dakota certified teacher, with scores submitted to the superintendent. Exempt if you object on philosophical, moral or religious grounds, or hold a license, bachelor's degree or passing teacher-exam score. A composite below the 30th percentile leads to an assessment and a remediation plan filed with the superintendent.

Records

A yearly record of courses taken and progress assessments, including test scores.