Homeschooling in Illinois

Summary

A short summary of homeschooling in Illinois. It is not a substitute for the sources below.

Legal framework: Private school (105 ILCS 5/26-1; People v. Levisen, 1950)
Notice to the state: Not required
Days of instruction: No state minimum
Hours of instruction: No state minimum
Assessment: Not required

Sources: ISBE · Homeschool FAQ; HSLDA · Illinois. Updated October 2026. Statutes change — confirm with your state before relying on them. 10Talents helps families organize records around the requirements shown; you remain responsible for confirming your route and current local requirements.

States with similar rules

In our summary, these states share Illinois’s group: no notice and no assessment.

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