Homeschooling in South Dakota: what’s actually required.
Notification required.
This is a plain-language preview to help you get oriented — not legal advice. We help you organize and document; you decide what to file.
What South Dakota asks
Regulation level
Low regulation
Law type
Notify-only — no approval; DOE issues no formal approval letter
What you notify / file
Notify: State Department of Education OR local school district (parent's choice); Alternative Instruction Notification (AIN) form, online or paper; Within 30 days of beginning; update within 30 days of a status change; no annual re-filing.
Testing / evaluation
No standardized testing or evaluation required.
Required subjects
Basic skills in language arts and mathematics (instruction leading to mastery of English) per SDCL 13-27-3