North Dakota
North Dakota homeschool laws & record-keeping (2026)
File a statement of intent with your superintendent at least five days before starting, each year. Test in grades 4, 6, 8, and 10. A parent without a diploma is monitored for the first two years.
- Regulation level
- Moderate
- Notice or filing
- Annual statement of intent, at least 5 days before starting.
- Instructional days
- 175 per year
- Instruction hours
- At least 4 hours per day (175 days/year).
- Testing grades
- 4, 6, 8, 10
Common questions about homeschooling in North Dakota
Do I have to notify the state to homeschool in North Dakota?
Annual statement of intent, at least 5 days before starting.
How many days or hours do I have to homeschool in North Dakota?
North Dakota requires 175 instructional days per year (At least 4 hours per day (175 days/year).).
Is standardized testing required in North Dakota?
Yes. North Dakota requires a nationally standardized test in grades 4, 6, 8, 10. Keep the results with your records.
What records do I need to keep in North Dakota?
Keep attendance or a daily log, the subjects you teach, and samples of work. Even where North Dakota requires little, good records help with transfers, college admissions, and peace of mind.
How Homeschoolio helps in North Dakota
Homeschoolio logs your day in seconds, tracks your 175 required days, and generates the actual records and filings North Dakota expects, as review-ready PDFs built from data you already logged. Everything works offline, and your records are always yours to export.
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Homeschoolio helps you keep records. It isn't legal advice. Homeschool requirements vary by district and change over time, so always verify your state and district's current rules.