Homeschooling a Child with an IEP in Kansas
What happens to your child's special education services when you homeschool in Kansas, and how to reach the services that remain available.
What happens to your child's services
In Kansas, your district must accept your homeschooled child part time for the special education services in the IEP if you request it (K.S.A. 72-3120(h)). Kansas law also makes it your duty to have your child receive the IEP services at school or to provide such services privately (K.S.A. 72-3421), so plan for one or the other before you withdraw.
Primary source: K.S.A. 72-3120(h), 72-3421, 72-3461(c); KSDE Special Education Process Handbook, Ch. 5; 34 CFR 300.111
How to access services while homeschooling
Part-time enrollment
Each school district must allow a child enrolled in a nonaccredited private school, which includes a registered homeschool, to enroll part time for any courses, programs or services it offers, if the parent requests it and the child meets the age of eligibility. KSDE says this includes the special education services specified in the child's IEP.
How to request: Request part-time enrollment from your school district of residence.
Child Find
School districts must locate, identify and evaluate all children residing in the district, including home-schooled children. If your child is found eligible, the district should tell you in writing that special education and related services are available if your child enrolls in public school.
How to request: Request an evaluation from your school district of residence.
KSDE Special Education Process Handbook, Ch. 5; 34 CFR 300.111
Services for private school students
Generally not available to homeschools. KSDE says home schools generally do not meet the K.S.A. 72-3461(c) definition of a private school for special education purposes, which requires an organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code. Part-time enrollment is the route to services.
Before you withdraw
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Request complete copies of all IEP documents, evaluations, and progress reports before you withdraw.
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Consider requesting an IEP meeting to discuss the transition. This is optional.
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File your homeschool notice as your state requires. Our wizard prepares it for you.
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Arrange any private therapies or services your child needs before withdrawal takes effect.
Keep copies of all IEP documents, evaluations, and progress reports. You'll need them if you re-enroll.
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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). Last reviewed October 2026