Homeschooling in Ohio
Ohio requires a written notification to your district superintendent by September 1 each year, 900 hours of instruction covering required subjects, and an annual independent assessment showing reasonable progress. The supervising parent must hold a high school diploma or GED. Start with the complete guide to all three requirements.
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How to Homeschool in Ohio (2026): Annual Notification and What the Law Requires
Filing the annual notification, meeting the 900-hour requirement, covering required subjects, choosing one of five annual assessment methods, meeting the reasonable progress standard, withdrawing from public school, extracurricular access, and high school diplomas and transcripts.
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