North Dakota 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 North Dakota
Use the secondary navigation menu above to quickly make your way to pages for North Dakota 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.
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction – Home Education
Includes North Dakota Century Code Laws and General Information.
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction – Curriculum & Testing Law (NDCC 15.1-21)
North Dakota Century Code Law
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction – Home Education Law (NDCC 15.1-23)
North Dakota Century Code Laws
North Dakota Century Code Laws
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction – School Attendance Law (NDCC 15.1-20)
North Dakota Century Code Laws
General information
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction – Home Education Frequently Asked Questions
General information
North Dakota Century Code (NDCC) 15.1-23-02 - At least fourteen days before beginning home education or within fourteen days of establishing a child's residence in a school district, and once each ...
North Dakota Laws Regulating Home Education
From Homeschooling in North Dakota
From North Dakota Home School Association
North Dakota Resource Pages & Places
Time4Learning Parent Discussion Forum – North DakotaNorth Dakota Statewide
Discussions and Resources for North Dakota Homeschoolers
North Dakota HomeschoolingNorth Dakota Statewide
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in North Dakota
