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Do I have to continue filing the PI-1206 once my child turns 18?

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While the laws requiring compulsory attendance only apply until your child finishes the last term after turning 18, in order to be legally homeschooling in Wisconsin, you must file a PI-1206 Homeschool Report.

If your child turns 18 prior to their last year of homeschooling you must file the PI-1206 Homeschool Report to be legally homeschooling.

This is particularly important if your child wishes to go on to higher education, apprenticeship programs, or jobs requiring a high school diploma.

Having four years of completed PI-1206 Homeschool Reports, one for each year of high school, shows that you have complied with the state homeschooling laws of Wisconsin.

Note: If a homeschooler has not received a diploma and you haven’t filed a PI-1206 Homeschool Report the year they are homeschooling and 18 (or older), they could be considered a drop out under Wisconsin Statute sec. 118.153(1)(b)

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.