Homeschooling in Indiana
A practical starting point for Indiana families: what to file, what to track, and what state funding (if any) you can use.
At a glance
No notice required. Maintain attendance records for 180 days.
Indiana Education Scholarship Account — special needs / military families. Approx. ~$8,500 per student.
In-depth guides
Getting started in Indiana
A high-level checklist tailored to Indiana’s rules. Specifics like form numbers and deadlines live in the in-depth state laws guide above.
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Know Indiana's homeschool rules
No notice required. Maintain attendance records for 180 days.
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Withdraw and begin
Send a written withdrawal if your child was in public school. Indiana does not require homeschool notice to the state.
- 3
Track 180 days of instruction
Maintain attendance records showing 180 days of instruction each school year.
- 4
Choose curriculum and plan your year
Choose curriculum that fits your child's grade level and any required subjects, then sketch a year-long plan you can adjust as you go.
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Apply for Indiana Education Scholarship Account (if eligible)
Indiana's ESA is limited to qualifying students — generally those with a documented disability or specific eligibility criteria. Confirm eligibility before applying.
Frequently asked
Do I need to notify the state to homeschool in Indiana?
No. The state does not require notice, registration, or filing to start homeschooling. You can begin as soon as your child is withdrawn from any public-school enrollment.
Does Indiana require homeschool standardized testing?
No standardized testing or evaluation is required by the state. Some families choose to test for their own benchmarking.
Can homeschool families in Indiana access ESA or scholarship funding?
Indiana offers Indiana Education Scholarship Account (Special needs / military families). Students with disabilities or active-duty/reserve military families.
How do I withdraw my child from public school in Indiana?
Send a written withdrawal letter to the school's principal or registrar. Keep a dated copy. Once you have filed any state-required notice, your child is considered a homeschooler and the public school no longer needs to mark them absent.
Related states
Other states with similar regulation and a comparable funding posture.
Numa keeps Indiana compliance on autopilot.
- Pre-filled forms for your state's notice and reporting
- Attendance, portfolio, and assessment tracking by grade
- Curriculum planning that matches state requirements