State requirements

Homeschooling in Ohio: what’s actually required.

Notification required.

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What Ohio asks

Regulation level

Low regulation

Law type

Notify-only — effective immediately; no approval; superintendent acknowledges within 14 days

What you notify / file

Notify: Local school district superintendent (district of residence); Written notice (certified mail recommended); Annually by Aug 30; also within 5 days of starting, moving, or withdrawing from school.

Testing / evaluation

No standardized testing or evaluation required.

Required subjects

English language arts, mathematics, science, history, government, social studies

Last verified: 2026-06-30

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