Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
Use the secondary navigation menu above to quickly make your way to pages for Rhode Island 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.
Chapter 16-22: Curriculum 16-22-4 Instruction in health and physical education.
From the State of Rhode Island General Assembly.
Chapter 16-50: Correspondence Schools, Home Study, and Related Courses
From the State of Rhode Island General Assembly.
Chapter 16-22: Curriculum 16-22-2 Civics education.
From the State of Rhode Island General Assembly.
Chapter 16-19: Compulsory Attendance 16-19-1 Attendance required.
From the State of Rhode Island General Assembly.
Rhode Island Guild of Home Teachers – Legal Information
State laws that pertain to home schooling in the State of Rhode Island
Chapter 16-19: Compulsory Attendance 16-19-2 Approval of private schools – Requirements – Review.
From the State of Rhode Island General Assembly.
Rhode Island Resource Pages & Places
Rhode Island HomeschoolingRhode Island Statewide
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Rhode Island
Time4Learning Parent Discussion Forum – Rhode IslandRhode Island Statewide
Discussions and Resources for Rhode Island Homeschoolers
