Homeschooling in Missouri
Missouri requires no notice to any government body, 1,000 hours of instruction per year in five required subjects, and a private record kept at home for two years. These guides cover what each requirement means and how to meet it under Missouri Revised Statutes §167.031.
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How to Homeschool in Missouri (2026): 1,000 Hours, Five Subjects, and No Notice Required
Missouri requires no notice to any government body, 1,000 hours of instruction per year across five required subjects, and a private record you keep at home. No testing, no evaluator, no submission of records. Here is what the law says.
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Missouri Homeschool Funding & MOScholars Guide (2026): The Family Paced Education Path and Who Qualifies
Missouri's MOScholars program now includes a Family Paced Education category for home educators, worth $6,000 to $12,000. But you must qualify through an IEP, income, or other criteria. Here is exactly how it works.
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How to Withdraw Your Child From Public School in Missouri (2026): Step by Step
Withdrawing your child from public school in Missouri is simple: send a written withdrawal letter to the school. No notice to the district is required. Here is the exact process and what to track afterward.
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How to Homeschool High School in Missouri (2026): Diplomas, Bright Flight, and College
Homeschooling high school in Missouri means you issue the diploma, and your student can still earn Bright Flight. Here is how the diploma, records, transcript, and dual credit work.
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