How restrictive is your state?

**Josa** · 12-05-2002, 09:38 PM

Since there's so much variance in HS laws, thought it would be interesting to see what some states are like.

Indiana is low-restriction: 180 days/school year.

**TheCottageRose** · 12-05-2002, 10:30 PM

To the best of my knowledge, Texas is simply getting your work done consistently, keeping attendance, and records of your tests, etc.

We have an Umbrella school that sees to most of our record keeping, but I do fill out a form that shows attendance.

Edited to add: We don't have home visits or anything like that or have to submit anything to a higher authority other than out Umbrellas school.

**doodlebug** · 12-06-2002, 07:39 PM

Dd has to take the Standford 9 test every April, if she doesn't pass then we would have to put her in a school system for a year before being able to try homeschool again. Thankfully she has passed each year with flying colors.

**cinnamon** · 01-07-2003, 01:34 AM

One time notification of intent to homeschool sent to the local ESD

Standardized testing at the conclusion of the 3, 5, 8, and 10 grade years.

That's it!

**QuilterMom** · 01-07-2003, 01:47 PM

FL is considered a moderate regulation state. Standardized testing is done each year (by a certified teacher) and if your child does not pass, your homeschool is put on probation for one year. If your child does not pass at the end of that year, your homeschool privileges are revoked.

There are ways of getting around the testing - affiliating with an umbrella school is the most popular option. Some umbrella schools require testing (which you are allowed to administer yourself) and some don't require any testing.