Louisiana homeschool laws
Requirements summary
Louisiana families typically use the BESE-Approved Home Study Program. Apply to the Louisiana Department of Education within 15 days of starting, and include a certified copy of the child's birth certificate. Renew every year by October 1 of the school year or within 12 months of the initial approval, whichever is later. Each renewal must include one of three things: a curriculum packet, standardized test results, or a statement from a certified teacher. The program must offer instruction equivalent to public school for 180 days per year.
Expect a notice plus some form of evaluation, such as a portfolio review or a standardized test.
Notice and filing deadlines
October 1: Annual home study program renewal
Renewal due by October 1 each year, or 12 months after initial approval, whichever is later.
Required subjects
Our summary does not list specific subjects that Louisiana law names. Check the official sources below.
Hours and days of instruction
The program must offer instruction equivalent to public school for 180 days per year.
Testing and evaluation
Each renewal must include one of three things: a curriculum packet, standardized test results, or a statement from a certified teacher.
Recordkeeping
Our summary does not list a state recordkeeping requirement for Louisiana. Keeping attendance, a reading log, and work samples is still wise if you move or re-enroll.
Pre-filled filing draft
Not yet. HomeStudyPath does not have a pre-filled filing draft for Louisiana, but it can still remind you of any deadlines listed above.
Official sources
This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. Always confirm with the official sources above.
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