High regulation

Homeschool Laws in North Dakota

North Dakota requires annual notice, parent qualifications, standardized testing in grades 4, 6, 8, 10, and curriculum oversight by a certified teacher in early years.

Yes, homeschooling is legal in North Dakota, and it's one of the most regulated states. You file an annual Statement of Intent with your local superintendent at least 14 days before starting (and each year after). The instructing parent must meet qualifications: HS diploma + monitored by a certified teacher for first 2 years, OR have a teaching certificate. Standardized testing required in grades 4, 6, 8, and 10. Required subjects must be taught. Most ND families settle in once they're past the first-2-year monitoring period.

Last verified: May 19, 2026·Re-checked quarterly · Information, not legal advice
Heads up — North Dakota has nuances
North Dakota's 2-year monitoring requirement for parents without teaching certificates is unusual — you'll need a relationship with a ND-certified teacher who reviews your kid's work periodically. We surface NDDH (North Dakota Home School Association) connections and certified monitors. After 2 years of acceptable testing, this requirement ends.

Key dates

Statement of Intent
at least 14 days before starting, then annually
Standardized testing
grades 4, 6, 8, 10
Monitoring meetings (first 2 years)
as scheduled with certified teacher

Where this comes from

What you need to do

  • Annual Statement of Intent to local superintendent (14 days advance)
  • Parent qualifications: HS diploma + 2-year monitoring by certified teacher, OR teaching certificate
  • Standardized tests in grades 4, 6, 8, 10 (results submitted to district)
  • Required subjects (parallel to public school)
  • 175 days of instruction per year
  • After 2 years of qualifying scores, monitoring requirement ends

We handle the paperwork

ND's first 2 years require active monitoring, but it becomes routine after that. We help you find ND-certified monitoring teachers, prep your annual Statement, and track testing windows.

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Where North Dakota ranks

7states share North Dakota'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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