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Low RegulationUpdated 2026

Michigan Homeschool Requirements

Michigan treats home schools as nonpublic schools with no registration requirement. The compulsory education law lists required subjects, but no testing or certification is mandated.

Michigan Homeschool Requirements at a Glance

  • No registration or notice required
  • Operate as nonpublic school
  • Cover required subjects (reading, writing, math, science, history, civics, literature, health, PE)
  • 1,098 hours of instruction per year
  • No standardized testing required
  • No formal teacher credentials required

Notification Requirements

No formal notification is required to the school district or state education agency.

Required Subjects

ReadingSpellingMathematicsScienceHistoryCivicsLiteratureWritingHealth EducationPhysical Education

Teacher Qualifications

Parent or teacher must be "qualified to teach" — no formal credential required

Testing & Assessment

None required

Instructional Days / Hours

1,098 hours per year (equivalent to 180 days)

Record Keeping

No formal requirement

Official Resources for Michigan

These summaries reflect general requirements as of 2026. Laws change — always verify with an official source before making decisions.

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