Reporting to the School District

Minnesota law requires that you signal your intent to homeschool, each year, to your local school district once your child is seven years old by October 1st of that school year. If you withdraw the student or move districts, you must re-submit a form to continue homeschooling.

In addition, it's wise to keep records of your students' work for each grade level in case government agencies or future schools wish to see their progress. Below are some handy links to documents and information about reporting and recording in Minnesota.

Reporting Forms:

1. Look up your school district here. This is not always the same as the town/city you live in so be sure to check!

2. Fill out the Initial Report to Superintendent for your student's first year of homeschooling.

3. Submit your student's Vaccination Records with the initial report, when a new child is added, and again when any child reaches age 12. Alternatively, a NOTARIZED Conscientious Exemption may be submitted.  (Parents/guardians must not sign until directed to by a notary public, available at most banks.) 

4. Use the Letter of Intent to Continue Homeschooling after your student's first year of homeschooling.

   • Here is a Fillable Form you can copy to your own Drive account.

Remember to keep copies of everything you submit!

Record Keeping:

Homeschoolers must keep records of the work their child is doing in the following subjects:

·         basic communication skills including reading, writing, literature, and fine arts

·         mathematics and science

·         social studies including history, geography, economics, government, and citizenship

·         health and physical education

There is no specific method required.  Use whatever is easy for your family—a planner, spreadsheet, web diagram, lists and receipts of library books, photographs, blog, a social media account, etc.  Records should include class schedules, copies of materials used for instruction, and descriptions of methods used to assess student achievement.  

When your child is high school age, you will need to create a transcript of course work. 

For More Information:

The Minnesota Department of Education hosts some more detailed forms on their website for signaling your intent to homeschool (or continue homeschooling) to the state.

Homeschooling Laws in Minnesota 120A.22 Full text

Homeschooling Laws in Minnesota 120A.22 Full text (updated)

Minnesota Homeschoolers' Alliance has great general info, and some basic reporting forms

Minnesota Department of Education Homeschool Questions & Answers