Homeschooling in Louisiana, planned for you
Start with a clear view of Louisiana's notice, subject, attendance, assessment, and recordkeeping rules—then turn them into a homeschool year that works for your family.
Last reviewed August 5, 2026. This guide is informational, not legal advice; verify requirements with Louisiana and your local district before acting.
Louisiana requirements at a glance
This is the parent-led route most families use. If you enroll through an umbrella, private school, tutor, or public program, that option may have different rules.
- Choose either a BESE-approved home study program or register as a nonpublic school not seeking state approval; each has annual filing.
- Approved home study must provide a sustained curriculum of quality at least equal to public schools; the nonpublic-school option is less prescriptive.
- The nonpublic-school option generally operates for 180 days; approved home study must provide sustained instruction.
- Approved programs document progress annually through testing, a certified-teacher statement, or a curriculum packet; the nonpublic-school option has no state assessment.
- Parents do not need a teaching credential for either common option.
Filing dates to put on your calendar
- Apply for approved home study within 15 days of beginning and renew annually; nonpublic schools report enrollment within 30 days of opening and annually.
Governing authority: Louisiana Revised Statutes §§ 17:221.3 and 17:236. Local procedures and alternative legal options can add detail.
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Louisiana homeschool FAQ
The short version of the questions parents ask before filing, choosing subjects, and setting the school calendar.
Is homeschooling legal in Louisiana?
Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Louisiana when a family follows the applicable compulsory-education rules. Choose either a BESE-approved home study program or register as a nonpublic school not seeking state approval; each has annual filing. Requirements can change, so verify your plan with the relevant state agency or local district before you begin.
Do I need to notify the state or district to homeschool in Louisiana?
Choose either a BESE-approved home study program or register as a nonpublic school not seeking state approval; each has annual filing.
What subjects are required for homeschoolers in Louisiana?
Approved home study must provide a sustained curriculum of quality at least equal to public schools; the nonpublic-school option is less prescriptive.
How many homeschool days or hours are required in Louisiana?
The nonpublic-school option generally operates for 180 days; approved home study must provide sustained instruction.
Does Louisiana require homeschool testing or a portfolio?
Approved programs document progress annually through testing, a certified-teacher statement, or a curriculum packet; the nonpublic-school option has no state assessment.
Informational, not legal advice. Laws, agency forms, and local procedures can change. Verify current requirements with the relevant Louisiana agency and your local district.
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