Rhode Island homeschool laws
Requirements summary
Rhode Island is one of the two states that still require approval of homeschool programs by the local school committee. Parents must get approval of their home instruction plan before they begin, and the plan must show that they will teach the required subjects. The period of instruction must be substantially equal to public schools, which must provide at least 1,080 school hours a year. Parents must keep attendance records, and they and the committee agree on how the student's progress is evaluated, which may include testing. Reports go to the person in charge of home instruction in the district.
Expect ongoing requirements, which can include notices, hour or attendance logs, testing, portfolio reviews, or plan approval.
Notice and filing deadlines
No fixed yearly filing date is listed for Rhode Island. The summary above explains when, or whether, a notice is due.
Required subjects
- Reading
- Writing
- Geography
- Arithmetic
- The history of the United States
- The history of Rhode Island
- The principles of American government (civics)
- Health
- Physical education
Hours and days of instruction
Our summary does not list a specific hour or day count for Rhode Island.
Testing and evaluation
Parents must keep attendance records, and they and the committee agree on how the student's progress is evaluated, which may include testing.
Recordkeeping
Parents must keep attendance records, and they and the committee agree on how the student's progress is evaluated, which may include testing.
Pre-filled filing draft
Not yet. HomeStudyPath does not have a pre-filled filing draft for Rhode Island, 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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