Missouri Homeschool Documents & Templates

Status

Not required, but recommended to prevent truancy concerns

Send to

school principal or superintendent

Not legally mandated by statute, but practically necessary to prevent truancy proceedings if a child was previously enrolled. Cite Section 167.031. Send via certified mail or method providing proof of receipt. District cannot require curriculum plans or reasons for withdrawal. Request copies of academic and immunization records at time of withdrawal.

• ✓Attendance records
• ✓Student portfolio

Parents must maintain: (1) a plan book, diary, daily log, or other written record of subjects taught and activities; (2) a portfolio of student academic work samples; (3) a record of evaluation of academic progress. Records are NOT submitted to any authority. They 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 167.031.2 (plan book or daily log, portfolio, evaluation record)

This page covers Home School Under Section 167.031. Missouri offers 2 different ways to homeschool, and each may require different documents:

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  Home School Under Section 167.031(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.
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  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