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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