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Wisconsin homeschool laws

How to homeschool in Wisconsin

File the PI-1206 statement of enrollment online with the Department of Public Instruction by October 15 every year, counting students as of the third Friday in September. It certifies that the program is for private or religious education, that it is privately controlled, that it provides 875 hours, and that it teaches a progressive curriculum in the six subjects. Keep every statement permanently.

Requirements:
Light requirements
How you file:
Filed online
Law:
Wis. Stat. § 118.165(1)
More:
HSLDA Wisconsin

Wisconsin homeschool requirements

Who can teach
Any parent. No diploma or certificate required.
Days and hours
875 hours a year (July 1 to June 30).
Subjects
Reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, science and health, sequentially progressive.
Testing
No testing or evaluation required.
Records
No records required. Keep hour records well enough to document 875 hours, and every PI-1206.

Wisconsin homeschool forms and letters, filled out

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

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  3. 3Answers
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Also expected in Wisconsin

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

  • Hours of instruction

    Keep on hand

    Track hours well enough to document 875 per year. Keep the high school years permanently.

Where it goes

File the PI-1206 Homeschool Enrollment Report online with the Department of Public Instruction by October 15 each year. The count is as of the third Friday in September. Your resident district can see the filing.

HOMER (PI-1206 online)State pageHSLDA Wisconsin

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