Homeschooling in South Dakota
Summary
A short summary of homeschooling in South Dakota. It is not a substitute for the sources below.
- Legal framework
- Alternative instruction (SDCL §13-27-3)
- Notice to the state
- Required
- Days of instruction
- No state minimum
- Hours of instruction
- No state minimum
- Assessment
- Not required
Sources: SD DOE · Homeschooling; HSLDA · South Dakota. Updated . 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 South Dakota’s group: a notice but no assessment.
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