South Dakota homeschool laws
Requirements summary
South Dakota requires a one-time notification within 30 days of starting, filed with the Department of Education or local school district. Under the 2021 law, annual filing is no longer required unless the child enrolls in a school or the family moves districts.
Expect a one-time or yearly notice. Some states in this group also ask for testing or records; see below.
Notice and filing deadlines
No fixed yearly filing date is listed for South Dakota. The summary above explains when, or whether, a notice is due.
Required subjects
- Language arts
- Mathematics
Hours and days of instruction
Our summary does not list a specific hour or day count for South Dakota.
Testing and evaluation
Our summary does not list a testing or evaluation requirement for South Dakota.
Recordkeeping
Our summary does not list a state recordkeeping requirement for South Dakota. 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 South Dakota, 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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