{"id":444,"date":"2021-06-25T09:23:04","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T09:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/?page_id=444"},"modified":"2021-09-29T08:58:20","modified_gmt":"2021-09-29T08:58:20","slug":"homeschooling-laws-in-michigan-mi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/homeschooling-laws-in-michigan-mi\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Homeschooling in Michigan (MI)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Taking the plunge into homeschooling can feel intimidating. From lesson plans to curriculum choices to compliance with state laws, it can feel like there is a lot to coordinate. However, understanding state homeschool requirements brings families one step closer to enjoying the freedom that homeschooling affords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In Michigan, parents have two options for homeschooling their children:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Homeschooling under Michigan\u2019s homeschool statute<\/li>
  2. Homeschooling as a nonpublic school<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

     Michigan Homeschool Mandates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Michigan compulsory attendance laws require children to be in school from the age of 6 through 18. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Under the homeschool statute (option 1), parents are not required to notify the school district of their intent to homeschool, satisfy teacher qualifications, or meet immunization requirements. However, parents must use an organized program to instruct their own children in the required subjects of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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