Homeschooling in South Dakota
South Dakota calls home schooling "alternative instruction." Since 2021 (Senate Bill 177) you file a one-time notification, teach language arts and mathematics, and that is the core of the law. No annual filing, no testing, and no parent credential under South Dakota Codified Laws Chapter 13-27.
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How to Homeschool in South Dakota (2026): One-Time Notice, Two Required Subjects, and What the Law Requires
South Dakota calls home schooling "alternative instruction." Since 2021 you file a one-time notice with the state or your district, teach language arts and mathematics, and that is the core of the law. No standardized testing, no parent credential. Here is how each piece works.
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How to Withdraw Your Child From Public School in South Dakota (2026): Step by Step
Withdrawing your child from public school in South Dakota means filing a one-time notification of alternative instruction with the state within 30 days of starting, and notifying the school. No annual refiling, no testing. Here is the exact sequence.
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How to Homeschool High School in South Dakota (2026): Diplomas, the Opportunity Scholarship, and College
In South Dakota you file one notice, skip state testing, and issue the diploma. Here is how the transcript, reduced-rate dual credit, and the Opportunity Scholarship work.
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