and i've looked for the rules and regulations for my state. But can't seem to find any exact rules. Can someone direct me to the right website, please?
2006-10-29 10:03:31 · 5 answers · asked by bandaidgirl 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
The best source for legal info regarding homeschooling is the HSLDA. The next best thing is your state group.
After that, look for a local group - they can give you both support and advice (including curriculum, field trips, clubs/groups, park days, etc.)
From the HSLDA (summary):
Missouri Legal Home Schooling Options: 1
Option: 1
Legal Option: Operate a home school
Attendance:1,000 hours per year; at least 600 hours in the five required subjects; 400 of these 600 hours must occur at "the regular home school location"
Subjects:Reading, math, social studies, language arts, and science
Qualifications:None
Notice:None required
Recordkeeping:Maintain records of subjects taught, activities engaged in, samples of the child's academic work and evaluations or a credible equivalent, and a written log showing the hours required under "attendance"
Testing:None
2006-10-30 01:40:53 · answer #1 · answered by homeschoolmom 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Missouri—A Legal Analysis
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Compulsory School Age
"between the ages of 7 and 16 years"
Missouri Legal Home Schooling Options: 1
Option: 1
Legal Option:
Operate a home school
Attendance:
1,000 hours per year; at least 600 hours in the five required subjects; 400 of these 600 hours must occur at "the regular home school location"
Subjects:
Reading, math, social studies, language arts, and science
Qualifications:
None
Notice:
None required
Recordkeeping:
Maintain records of subjects taught, activities engaged in, samples of the child's academic work and evaluations or a credible equivalent, and a written log showing the hours required under "attendance"
Testing:
None
© 2006, HSLDA
2006-10-30 08:33:45 · answer #2 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.hslda.org
I too live in Missouri and it seems we may have the most lax of all the state laws out there on homeschooling. You will have to keep records of what you have taught and the work your child has done, any trips that you take that may be of educational value etc. The law states that you MAY have to notify the school district or the county in which you live, if your child is already enrolled in school you need to let them know you are homeschooling as to not have them process truancy against you.
2006-10-30 06:24:55 · answer #3 · answered by Question Addict 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Homeschooling is a lot of work. Join a homeschooling group for help.
2006-10-29 10:09:14 · answer #4 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.hslda.org/Default.asp?bhcp=1
One of the best web sites on Homeschooling information
2006-10-29 10:07:32 · answer #5 · answered by Pricklyash 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋