Minnesota Homeschool Requirements
Minnesota has relatively strict requirements, including teacher qualification standards and mandatory annual standardized testing submitted to the school district. Parents without a college degree must use an accredited correspondence course or get a variance.
Notification Requirements
File annual notification with local public school superintendent by October 1
Required Subjects
Teacher Qualifications
Instructor must be: (1) state-licensed teacher, OR (2) parent with 4-year college degree, OR (3) parent using accredited correspondence course, OR (4) parent with superintendent variance
Testing & Assessment
Annual standardized test from approved publisher; scores submitted to school district
Instructional Days / Hours
170 days
Record Keeping
Keep test results; submit to school district annually
Official Resources for Minnesota
These summaries reflect general requirements as of 2026. Laws change — always verify with an official source before making decisions.
Other High Regulation states
Massachusetts has one of the highest regulation levels in the country.
New York has among the most rigorous homeschool requirements in the US.
North Dakota has higher-than-average regulation with teacher qualification requirements and mandatory standardized testing submitted annually to the superintendent.
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