Minnesota Homeschool Laws
Homeschooling is regulated at the state level and changes may be made to the relevant statutes at any time. Always consult the actual state code (which is usually online at your state's official website) for the most up to date and accurate legal information with regard to homeschooling. Also keep in mind that interpretations of the code—whether provided by school districts or homeschool groups—can be helpful, but may or may not be an accurate reflection of the law. Always combine interpretations with your own reading of the statute itself.
Quicklinks for Homeschooling in Minnesota
Use the secondary navigation menu above to quickly make your way to pages for Minnesota state organizations, local homeschool groups, classes, co-ops, field trips, and more.
The "Show Me" Letter - Many an uninformed (or informed but overzealous) school administration official has asked local homeschoolers for more documentation than the state homeschool law requires. In The "Show Me" Letter, Shay Seaborne relates her experience with an overzealous official and how knowing the law and being polite but firm is often all it takes to educate local officials. A "must read" for new homeschoolers!
Although we try to keep our links up to date, state laws change regularly. The information at the links provided below contain information that may or may not be current.
Minnesota Law And Forms
Legal/legislative activity
Home Schooling in Minnesota: School and Enrollment Choices
From the Minnesota Department of Education
Unaccredited Nonpublic School (Including Homeschools) Full Report
From the Minnesota Department of Education. Form for private schools and home schools to submit to their local school district by October 1 of each year.
Minnesota Homeschool Letter of Intent to Continue to Provide Instruction
The Operation of Homeschools in Minnesota
From the Minnesota House of Representatives
From the Minnesota Office of Revisor of Statues
Minnesota Statutes – 120A.22 Compulsory Instruction
From the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes
Minnesota Resource Pages & Places
Minnesota HomeschoolingMinnesota Statewide
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Minnesota
Time4Learning Parent Discussion Forum – MinnesotaMinnesota Statewide
Discussions and Resources for Minnesota Homeschoolers
Minnesota Country GirlMinnesota Statewide
Minnesota Country Girl inspires families to become self-sufficient in the homeschool by providing support, encouragement, resources, freebies & more. Members also educate each reader on how-to ...
