Indiana law requires the following of all homeschools and other non-accredited, non-public schools:
Attendance Records - There is no special form required for these records, which are used to verify non-public school attendance. Please note that the law allows local public school superintendents and other authorities to request copies of your child’s attendance records to verify compliance with the Compulsory School Attendance Law.
Instruction Equivalent to That Given in the Public Schools - State law does not define equivalency of instruction for public or private schools. If there is ever a question of educational neglect, keeping accurate attendance records and other documentation regarding continuing educational activity is highly instrumental in addressing these concerns. Indiana state law does not require specific educational records to be maintained by the homeschool.
Books and Curriculum - State law exempts homeschools from the curriculum and program requirements that public schools must follow. It is up to the parents to determine what will be taught and what materials will be used in the homeschool.
There is no state-approved curriculum for homeschool at any grade level, nor are there state approved textbooks you must use. Indiana law gives homeschoolers the flexibility to choose the curriculum, textbooks, and materials they feel will most benefit their students. IDOE does not supply or approve curriculum or instructional materials.
Graduation - Homeschooled students will not receive a diploma from the local public school or from the Indiana Department of Education. It is strongly recommended that homeschool programs keep careful records of the courses taught through high school. Although those types of educational records are not required by state law, they are often requested by colleges and prospective employers.
Homeschooled students who are at least sixteen (16) years old may choose to take the test to earn a High School Equivalency (HSE). Information about the HSE is available on the Department of Workforce Development’s Indiana HSE page.
Under Indiana law, students enrolled in non-public, non-accredited (including, but not limited to, homeschools) are not eligible for the 21st Century Scholars program.
Additional information about homeschooling in the State of Indiana can be found at: https://www.in.gov/doe/students/homeschool-information/
Questions may be directed to studentpathways_homeschool@doe.in.gov.