- Make Homeschool Safe for All Children
Last updated: June 2026
Minnesota has mixed oversight, meaning that it requires that homeschooled children be assessed for academic progress at some point in their education, but does not enforce the requirement across all options.
Homeschool Options: Minnesota has 1 homeschool option: homeschool statute
Child Safety: Minnesota 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: Minnesota requires home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling every year.
Assessments: Minnesota requires home educators to assess students for academic progress and retain records, but does not require them to submit results for review.
Home Educator Qualifications: Minnesota does not require all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.
Subject Requirements: Minnesota requires home educators to teach core subjects.
Minnesota does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.
Minnesota requires home educators to retain academic records.
In Minnesota, homeschooled students are required to be given the same vaccinations as students in traditional schools, and home educators must submit immunization records to homeschool.
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