Homeschooling in Louisiana
Summary
A short summary of homeschooling in Louisiana. It is not a substitute for the sources below.
- Legal framework
- Home study (R.S. 17:236.1) or registered nonpublic school (R.S. 17:236)
- Notice to the state
- Required
- Days of instruction
- 180 days a year
- Hours of instruction
- No state minimum
- Assessment
- Route-dependent — annual renewal evidence on the BESE home-study route (a work packet, a qualifying score, or a certified teacher’s statement); none on the registered-nonpublic route
Sources: Louisiana DOE · Home Study; HSLDA · Louisiana. Updated . Sources checked for instruction time and assessment: La. R.S. 17:236.1; La. R.S. 17:236; LDOE · BESE Approved Home Study Guidelines and Instructions (3/27/2026); LDOE · Nonpublic Schools Not Seeking State Approval Guidelines and Instructions (7/13/2026). 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.
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