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Indiana Homeschool Documents & Templates

Every document you need to homeschool legally in Indiana, based on IC 20-33-2-4 (Compulsory Attendance); IC 20-33-2-6 (Equivalency Exemption).

These are general templates for Non-Accredited Non-Public School (Homeschool), the most common of Indiana's 2 pathways. Our free wizard generates personalized documents with your name, address, and district filled in.

What documents do you need?

Indiana does not require any documents to homeschool under this pathway. You can start whenever you're ready.

If withdrawing from school

Status
Not required, but recommended to prevent truancy concerns
Send to
the school the child is withdrawing from
Practical tip: IDOE says you must inform the school that you are withdrawing your child to homeschool. A phone call may be enough, but IDOE recommends doing it in writing. For a high school student, the school will ask you to sign the Withdrawal to Non-Accredited Non-public School Located in Indiana form (IC 20-33-2-28.6). If you do not sign it, the student is regarded as a dropout, and the principal may report the student to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

IC 20-33-2-28.6 (high school withdrawal form); IDOE homeschool FAQ

Recordkeeping requirements

  • ✓Attendance records

Records may be reviewed by the district.

IC 20-33-2-20 (accurate daily attendance record)

Other ways to homeschool in Indiana

This page covers Non-Accredited Non-Public School (Homeschool). Indiana offers 2 different ways to homeschool, and each may require different documents:

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    Non-Accredited Non-Public School (Homeschool)(this page): Homeschools are non-public, non-accredited schools (IC 20-33-2-12). Your core duties are to provide instruction equivalent to that given in public schools (IC 20-33-2-28), aim for 180 days of instruction each year, and keep an accurate daily attendance record (IC 20-33-2-20). The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) says registration is not required and there are no records to send to IDOE. You provide attendance records only if the Secretary of Education or your local public school superintendent asks for them.
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    Accredited Non-Public School: You enroll your child in an accredited non-public school. Accreditation is something the school seeks and keeps with the Indiana State Board of Education, and the school is responsible for meeting its legal standards. Your family's duty is to have your child attend the school (IC 20-33-2-4, IC 20-33-2-5). You file nothing with the state.

Our wizard helps you choose the right one and generates the correct documents. Compare all pathways for Indiana

Education savings available

Indiana offers Indiana Education Scholarship Account (ESA). ESA programs may have additional documentation requirements. Learn about ESA programs

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Requirements sourced from IC 20-33-2-4 (Compulsory Attendance); IC 20-33-2-6 (Equivalency Exemption). Last reviewed October 2026