Homeschooling in Missouri
A practical starting point for Missouri families: what to file, what to track, and what state funding (if any) you can use.
At a glance
Maintain a log of 1,000 hours of instruction and a portfolio. No state filings required.
MOScholars tax-credit scholarship is for income-eligible private-school students; homeschool families are not eligible.
In-depth guides
Missouri homeschool laws
Notification, record-keeping, testing, and umbrella-school rules for Missouri families.
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Missouri homeschool funding
Missouri's funding landscape — what programs exist, who they serve, and why homeschoolers may or may not qualify.
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Getting started in Missouri
A high-level checklist tailored to Missouri’s rules. Specifics like form numbers and deadlines live in the in-depth state laws guide above.
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Know Missouri's homeschool rules
Maintain a log of 1,000 hours of instruction and a portfolio. No state filings required.
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Begin without state filing
Missouri does not require homeschool registration. Withdraw from public school in writing if your child was enrolled.
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Maintain hours and portfolio
Keep a log of at least 1,000 hours of instruction and a portfolio of work samples for your records.
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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.
Frequently asked
Do I need to notify the state to homeschool in Missouri?
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 You can begin as soon as your child is withdrawn from any public-school enrollment.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 Missouri 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 Missouri access ESA or scholarship funding?
MOScholars tax-credit scholarship is for income-eligible private-school students; homeschool families are not eligible.
How do I withdraw my child from public school in Missouri?
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 Missouri 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