Homeschool Laws in Indiana
Indiana does not require parents to notify any state agency or school district before beginning homeschool instruction if the child has never been enrolled in public school. When a child is being withdrawn from public school, however, the parent submits a one-time withdrawal form to the school, under Ind. Code § 20-33-2. No ongoing annual filings or approvals are required after that initial step.
Indiana imposes no standardized testing or assessment requirement on homeschooled students. Regarding curriculum, the law requires that parents provide children with "instruction equivalent" to that offered in public schools, though homeschools are explicitly exempt from the specific curriculum requirements that govern public schools, and the phrase "equivalent instruction" has not been formally defined. The instruction must be provided in the English language. There are no statutory qualifications that a parent must hold in order to homeschool their child.
Homeschool statutes are subject to amendment by state legislatures, and most statutory changes in Indiana take effect on July 1 of the year in which they are enacted. Families should therefore confirm that this information remains current by consulting the Indiana Department of Education or reviewing the Indiana Code directly. This summary is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Requirement details
| Notification — detail | No notification is required if the child has never been enrolled in public school. When withdrawing a child from public school, the parent submits a one-time withdrawal form to the school. (Ind. Code § 20-33-2) |
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| Required subjects | Parents must provide children with “instruction equivalent” to that in public schools. However, homeschools are exempt from the curriculum requirements laid out for public schools, and “equivalent instruction” has never been defined. Instruction must be provided in the English language |
| Parent qualifications | none |
Statutory source
Ind. Code § 20.33.2
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Not legal advice. This page summarizes Indiana law in plain English, verified as of June 2026 against the cited statutes. Legislatures amend homeschool law (most changes take effect July 1) — confirm current requirements with the state department of education or a licensed attorney before acting. How we verify this.