- Homeschool parents do NOT need to ask anyone’s permission or approval to homeschool in Wisconsin.
- Homeschoolers in Wisconsin are NOT required to follow a curriculum chosen, approved, and/or reviewed by the state or local school district.
- Homeschoolers in Wisconsin are NOT required to notify the state or their local school district if they make changes to their curriculum or homeschool program.
- Homeschoolers are NOT required to take state-mandated tests. In fact, no testing is legally required of homeschoolers in Wisconsin.
- Homeschooling parents do NOT have to possess certifications or specific educational degrees.
- Homeschooling families do NOT need to follow other school’s calendars, including the days and times of day that they attend school.
WHPA provides information about homeschooling in Wisconsin. WHPA does not provide specific legal advice to any specific individuals in the context of any specific matters. It is the responsibility of each homeschool administrator/parent or guardian to read original source material and make decisions on compliance for themselves. When you file the PI-1206 Homeschool Report with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, you take full responsibility for understanding and complying with the laws outlined on that form. WHPA does not endorse or provide curriculum suggestions or specific materials for any particular educational approach.