- Make Homeschool Safe for All Children
Last updated: June 2026
Iowa has no oversight, meaning that it does not regulate any aspect of homeschooling, and it does not track the number of homeschooled children.
Homeschool Options: Iowa has 3 homeschool options: independent private instruction, competent private instruction (1), competent private instruction (2)
Child Safety: Iowa 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: Iowa does not require home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling.
Assessments: Iowa does not require home educators to assess students for academic progress.
Home Educator Qualifications: Iowa does not require all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.
Subject Requirements: Iowa does not require home educators to teach any specific subjects, including core subjects like math and reading.
Iowa does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.
Iowa does not require caregivers to retain academic records.
In Iowa, vaccination requirements differ depending on homeschool option.
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