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Can I hire a tutor?

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Wisconsin statute 115.001 (3g) states, “‘Home-based private educational program’ means a program of educational instruction provided to a child by the child’s parent or guardian or by a person designated by the parent or guardian.  An instructional program provided to more than one family unit does not constitute a home-based private educational program”

So, as long as the person you have hired is teaching only your family unit, you may hire a tutor.

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