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Missouri Homeschool Documents & Templates

Every document you need to homeschool legally in Missouri, based on Mo. Rev. Stat. Section 167.012; Mo. Rev. Stat. Section 167.031.

These are general templates for Home School Under Section 167.012, the most common of Missouri's 2 pathways. Our free wizard generates personalized documents with your name, address, and district filled in.

What documents do you need?

Missouri 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
school principal or superintendent
Practical tip: Cite Section 167.031 in your withdrawal letter. Send via certified mail or a method providing proof of receipt. The district cannot require curriculum plans or reasons for withdrawal. Request copies of academic and immunization records at time of withdrawal.

Recordkeeping requirements

Varies by pathway. Home School Under Section 167.012: ["plan_book_or_daily_log","work_samples","evaluation_record"]; Private School / Umbrella (Cover) School Enrollment: undefined

  • ✓Attendance records
  • ✓Student portfolio

Portfolio must include:

  • •plan book or daily log
  • •work samples
  • •evaluation record
Practical tip: Records serve as evidence in the event of a DFS/Children's Division investigation for educational neglect. School districts have no authority to request or review records. Retain high school records permanently for transcript purposes.

Mo. Rev. Stat. Section 167.012 (plan book or daily log, portfolio, evaluation record)

Other ways to homeschool in Missouri

This page covers Home School Under Section 167.012. Missouri offers 2 different ways to homeschool, and each may require different documents:

  • •
    Home School Under Section 167.012(this page): You teach at home with no notification, no registration, and no approval required -- Missouri law explicitly prohibits regulation beyond what the statute specifies. You provide 1,000 hours of instruction per year (600 in core subjects, 400 at home), maintain a log and portfolio, but never submit them to anyone. No testing required.
  • •
    Private School / Umbrella (Cover) School Enrollment: You enroll in a private umbrella (cover) school and operate under its framework. The school handles compliance documentation, provides transcripts and formal records, and offers a school name on your child's records. You still teach at home and meet the same 1,000-hour standard. Best for families who want formal transcripts or administrative structure.

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

Education savings available

Missouri offers Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program. ESA programs may have additional documentation requirements. Learn about ESA programs

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Requirements sourced from Mo. Rev. Stat. Section 167.012; Mo. Rev. Stat. Section 167.031. Verified against primary legal sources. Last verified: March 2026