Moderate regulation

Homeschool Laws in Minnesota

Minnesota requires annual reports and standardized testing each year, with a one-time superintendent notification.

Yes, homeschooling is legal in Minnesota. You file a one-time "Initial Report" with your local superintendent before starting (or by October 1 of the school year you start), with student names, ages, addresses, immunization status, and parent qualifications. Each year after that you file a "Report of Enrollment" by October 1. Minnesota requires annual standardized testing for each kid (you pick a nationally normed test) and you keep the results for your records.

Last verified: May 19, 2026·Re-checked quarterly · Information, not legal advice

Key dates

Initial Report
before starting (one-time)
Report of Enrollment
by October 1 each year
Standardized testing
annually for each kid

Where this comes from

What you need to do

  • One-time Initial Report to local superintendent
  • Annual Report of Enrollment by October 1
  • Include immunization status + parent qualifications (one of: teaching license, BA degree, MN homeschool teacher cert, or supervision by approved person)
  • Annual nationally normed standardized testing
  • Cover required subjects: reading, writing, literature, fine arts, math, science, history, geography, government, health, PE

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Where Minnesota ranks

18states share Minnesota's regulation level

Across the 50 states + DC, the homeschool-regulation breakdown is:

Low regulation26 states
Moderate regulation18 states
High regulation7 states
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Last verified May 19, 2026. We re-check sources quarterly. This page is information, not legal advice — confirm specifics with your local district or a homeschool attorney before filing.
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