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Topic Type: High School and Teens
IMPORTANT: The Department of Public Instruction only keeps PI-1206 Homeschool Reports for 7 years. As the administrator of your homeschool, you are responsible for keeping copies of every PI-1206 Homeschool Report you file. That is your proof of compliance with Wisconsin homeschooling law. If you homeschool through high school, it is very important that you have copies of all PI-1206 Homeschool Reports for those years. Employers, the military, and institutions of higher education usually require proof of completion of four years of high school and a diploma. The PI-1206 Homeschool Report is proof of your compliance with Wisconsin laws.
Homeschoolers in the military
Following is a list of criteria for homeschoolers wishing to join the U.S. Army. Other branches of the armed forces have similar requirements. From the U.S. Army Website: “Home-school graduates seeking to enlist in the U.S. Army need to meet the following criteria: Must possess a home-school diploma and submit transcripts at the time of […]
Do I have to continue filing the PI-1206 once my child turns 18?
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 […]
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Will I need any of my homeschool records when I enter the workforce?
Probably. It is reasonable to expect employers to ask for high school records. It is smart to be prepared to show copies of four years of PI-1206 Homeschool Reports, a high school transcript issued by your homeschool administrator, and a copy of your high school diploma, at the minimum. These records provide documentation that you […]
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