Homeschooling in Louisiana
Louisiana requires annual written notice to your city or parish superintendent by September 1, a parent with at least a high school diploma or GED, 180 days of instruction, and an annual assessment: either a nationally standardized test or a portfolio evaluation by a Louisiana state-certified teacher. Governed by Louisiana Revised Statutes §17:236.1.
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How to Homeschool in Louisiana (2026): Notice, Annual Assessment, and What the Law Requires
Louisiana requires annual written notice to your city or parish superintendent by September 1, a parent with at least a high school diploma or GED, and an annual assessment -- either a standardized test or a portfolio reviewed by a certified teacher. Here is how each piece works.
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Louisiana Homeschool Funding & LA GATOR Guide (2026): Amounts, Eligibility Phases & How to Apply
Louisiana's LA GATOR Scholarship gives families a tiered education savings account, and registered home study families can use it. Eligibility is still phasing in toward universal. Here is how the amounts, the phases, and the application work.
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How to Withdraw Your Child From Public School in Louisiana (2026): Step by Step
Withdrawing your child from public school in Louisiana means registering your home study program with the state first, then notifying the school. Louisiana offers two routes: BESE-approved home study or nonpublic school not seeking approval. Here is the exact sequence.
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How to Homeschool High School in Louisiana (2026): Diplomas, TOPS, and College
Homeschooling high school in Louisiana means you issue the diploma, and your student can still earn TOPS. Here is how the diploma, transcript, TOPS ACT thresholds, and dual enrollment work.
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