Louisiana
Louisiana homeschool laws & record-keeping (2026)
Apply to start a home study program within 15 days, then renew each year by October 1 with proof of a sustained curriculum: a test, a portfolio, or a certified teacher statement.
- Regulation level
- Moderate
- Notice or filing
- Application within 15 days, renewed annually by Oct 1.
Common questions about homeschooling in Louisiana
Do I have to notify the state to homeschool in Louisiana?
Application within 15 days, renewed annually by Oct 1.
How many days or hours do I have to homeschool in Louisiana?
Louisiana does not set a specific number of homeschool days or hours.
Is standardized testing required in Louisiana?
Louisiana sets no grade-specific standardized-testing requirement for homeschoolers. Check the overview above for any annual assessment your state or district expects.
What records do I need to keep in Louisiana?
Keep attendance or a daily log, the subjects you teach, and samples of work. Even where Louisiana requires little, good records help with transfers, college admissions, and peace of mind.
How Homeschoolio helps in Louisiana
Homeschoolio logs your day in seconds, tracks your days and hours, and generates the actual records and filings Louisiana 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.