So you’ve decided to homeschool in Ohio, but now what? Picking curriculum, joining a co-op, or signing up for online classes are all important tasks, but sending your homeschool notification letter should be a top priority. I’ll walk you through what Ohio law now requires, and I’ll even email you my template if you show me where to send it!
Updated November 2023- Ohio law changed as of October 3, 2023. This is the new procedure moving forward. It is much simpler and easier than ever for parents to notify!
You Have To Notify Your School District
*If you’re reading this and your home district’s school year has already started, that’s okay! Just know that the new law effective in October 2023 says you must notify your school’s superintendent within 5 days of withdrawing your student from public school. Jump down to the form and submit it ASAP!
Every year that you homeschool a child age 6 or older, you have to notify your school district by sending a homeschool notification letter. This is Ohio law, so laws vary by state. (See my post about the first things to do when you decide to homeschool for info about other states’ laws).
Notifiying your school is as simple as providing them with some basic information and sending the letter via certified mail. More on that later! For now, let’s move on to what Ohio law requires.
Keep It Simple
Download this simple form I created based on current Ohio law and other homeschool pros. It’s a digital download and will require some basic info for access!
Fill it out.
Here is what Ohio expects you to cover as a part of your curriculum each year.
- English language arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- History, government, and social studies
Send It To Your Superintendent
After you’ve filled out your form, tuck it into an envelope. Head to the post office and send it to the superintendent of the school district in which you live. Make sure you drop it in the mail by August 30th of each year. Furthermore, you must notify within five calendar days after commencing home education, moving into a new school district, or withdrawing from a public or nonpublic school, and by the thirtieth day of August each year thereafter.
When you mail this letter, be sure to send it via certified mail. You will want to keep the signed, certified return postcard and file it away with your important papers.
Once the Superintendent has received your homeschool notification, you will receive a letter from the school district notifying you that your child has been excused from public school for the year. Ta-da! You did it!
Ready For The Freebie?
Click here to snag my free homeschool notification letter (Ohio)!
If you’re looking for a little encouragement as you start your homeschool adventures, hop over here to check out my short, encouraging e-book that gives you a quick lay of the land and a fat dose of hype to get you excited!
