Homeschooling a Child with an IEP in Kansas
This is general guidance based on Kansas law. For your specific IEP, consult a special education advocate.
Having an IEP doesn't mean you can't homeschool in Kansas. You absolutely can. Here's what you need to know about services, rights, and the withdrawal process.
What happens to your child's services
Your child's IEP becomes invalid when you start homeschooling in Kansas. However, Kansas law now requires districts to allow part-time enrollment for courses and services. Your district must still evaluate your child if you suspect a disability.
When homeschooling begins, the child's right to special education stops and the IEP is no longer valid. Families can partially enroll for certain services or classes under K.S.A. 72-3120(h).
Primary source: IDEA — 20 USC 1412(a)(10)(A); 34 CFR 300.130-144
How to access services while homeschooling
Part-time enrollment
Families can partially enroll under K.S.A. 72-3120(h); districts must allow part-time enrollment for courses, programs, or services
How to request: Contact the resident school district
K.S.A. 72-3120(h)
Child Find
Districts required to locate, identify, and evaluate all children including homeschooled students
How to request: Contact the resident school district to request an evaluation
IDEA § 300.111; K.S.A. 72-5393
Equitable services
No FAPE unless enrolled in public school; proportionate share applies to parentally-placed private school students (ISP, not IEP)
Therapy access
- Speech therapy:
- Available through partial enrollment under K.S.A. 72-3120(h)
- Occupational therapy:
- Available through partial enrollment under K.S.A. 72-3120(h)
- Behavioral therapy:
- Primarily private providers
Districts not required to make FAPE available unless parents choose to enroll. Children identified through Child Find receive an ISP (Individual Services Plan), not an IEP. Disability Rights Center of Kansas (drckansas.org) provides guidance.
Before you withdraw
We recommend these steps for any family withdrawing a child with an IEP:
- 1
Request complete copies of all IEP documents, evaluations, and progress reports before you withdraw.
- 2
Consider requesting an IEP meeting to discuss the transition. This is optional but can provide valuable information.
- 3
File your homeschool notification with the state as required (our wizard will generate this for you).
- 4
Arrange any private therapies or services your child needs before withdrawal takes effect.
If you want to re-enroll
Homeschooling is not a one-way door. Your child can re-enroll in public school at any time.
Re-enrollment processes vary by state and district. Contact your local school to ask what evaluation or documentation they require. Keep copies of all IEP records. They will help the district determine placement and next steps.
Keep copies of all IEP documents, evaluations, and progress reports. You'll need these if you re-enroll.
Who to call
You don't have to navigate this alone. These organizations help families with special education questions.
COPAA
copaa.org · Find a special education attorney near you
Wrightslaw
wrightslaw.com · Special education law encyclopedia
Common questions
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Start the Kansas wizardRequirements sourced from K.S.A. 72-3120 (compulsory attendance); K.S.A. 72-4345 through 72-4347 (nonaccredited private school registration). Verified against primary legal sources. Last verified: March 2026