North Dakota homeschool laws
Moderate regulation State Rank 46 of 56 (1 = easiest)
Confidence: High · Last verified:
Current regulations
Notification & registration Requirement exists
Annual statement of intent to district superintendent at least 5 days before starting (or within 14 days of moving): child info, supervising parent's qualifications, public-school courses/activities, immunization record, proof of identity. Send certified mail.
Parent / instructor qualifications Requirement exists
Parent with high school diploma/GED, or monitored by an ND-certified teacher for first 2 years (until test score at/above 50th percentile).
Required subjects Requirement exists
Subjects required in ND public schools (ELA, math, social studies incl. ND studies grades 4 & 8, science, PE, health; high school lists incl. foreign language/fine arts/CTE).
Testing & assessment Requirement exists
Standardized achievement test in grades 4, 6, 8, 10 submitted to superintendent unless exempt (philosophical/moral/religious objection, licensed teacher, bachelor's degree, or passing national teacher exam). Below 30th percentile -> assessment for disability and remediation/services plan.
Records, days & reporting Requirement exists
4 hrs/day, 175 days; keep yearly record of courses and assessments.
Oversight Requirement exists
Local (or county) superintendent.
Immunization & other requirements Requirement exists
Copy of immunization record and proof of identity with statement of intent.
Legal pathways
- Home education (NDCC ch. 15.1-23)
- Private school (ND-certified teacher)
Scored pathway: Home education. The score uses the least-burdensome parent-led pathway defined in law (see methodology).
Who to notify & where to start
Annual statement of intent to district superintendent at least 5 days before starting (or within 14 days of moving): child info, supervising parent's qualifications, public-school courses/activities, immunization record, proof of identity. Send certified mail.
Official agency / statute links:
Recent changes
None identified.
How the score breaks down
Regulation burden 46.3 / 100 → freedom score 53.8. Bars show burden points per criterion (longer = more burdensome). HSLDA's own map tier for comparison: Moderate (summary dated 2025-04-01).
Sources
Primary / official
- NDCC (HSLDA-linked statute PDF) — Linked by HSLDA; not independently fetched
- N.D.C.C. Chapter 15.1-23 Home Education (North Dakota Legislature) — Content checked
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Helpful resources for North Dakota families
Types of services families in this jurisdiction commonly look for, based on the requirements above. These are categories, not endorsements.
Standardized testing services
Nationally normed achievement tests that families can order for home administration or take at a testing site.
Why shown: North Dakota's scored pathway includes a testing or assessment requirement.
Partner links coming soon.
Curriculum and course providers
Complete curricula, single-subject courses, and online programs, including options organized around required subjects.
Why shown: North Dakota lists required subjects or curriculum expectations.
Partner links coming soon.
Record-keeping and planning tools
Attendance logs, lesson planners, transcript and portfolio organizers for keeping the records your jurisdiction may ask for.
Why shown: North Dakota asks for notices, records, attendance, or instruction time in the scored pathway.
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