- Make Homeschool Safe for All Children
Last updated: June 2026
Ohio has minimal oversight, meaning that it requires home educators to register with the state, but does not do anything to ensure homeschooled students are receiving an adequate education.
Homeschool Options: Ohio has 2 homeschool options: homeschool statute, private school
Child Safety: Ohio has no child welfare safeguards: caregivers under active investigation for abuse and caregivers convicted of crimes against children and sexual offenses are permitted to homeschool.
Notification: Ohio requires home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling every year.
Assessments: Ohio does not require home educators to assess students for academic progress.
Home Educator Qualifications: Ohio does not require all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.
Subject Requirements: Ohio requires home educators to teach core subjects.
Ohio does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.
Ohio does not require caregivers to retain academic records.
In Ohio, homeschooled students are not required to be vaccinated.
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