Homeschooling in Rhode Island
Rhode Island General Laws Section 16-19-1 requires local school committee approval of home instruction before you begin, and you reapply each year. The standard is instruction roughly equal to public school: about 5.5 hours per day across 180 days, attendance registers, a daily record by subject, and instruction in English covering reading, writing, geography, arithmetic, US history, Rhode Island history, principles of American government, and health and physical education. Requirements vary by district. Compulsory age 6 through 18.
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How to Homeschool in Rhode Island (2026): School Committee Approval and What the Law Requires
Rhode Island requires approval from your local school committee before you begin, and you reapply each year. Expect roughly 5.5 hours of instruction across 180 days, attendance registers, and a set list of subjects. Requirements vary by district. Here is how each piece works.
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How to Withdraw Your Child From Public School in Rhode Island (2026): Step by Step
Withdrawing your child from public school in Rhode Island means applying to your local school committee for approval before you begin. Approval comes first, not after. The exact forms and timeline vary by district. Here is the sequence and what each step requires.
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How to Homeschool High School in Rhode Island (2026): Approved Programs, Free Community College, and College
In Rhode Island your school committee approves your plan and you issue the diploma yourself. Here is how the plan, transcript, free community college through Rhode Island Promise, and admission work.
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