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Last updated: June 2026
Illinois 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: Illinois has 1 homeschool option: private school
Child Safety: Illinois 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: Illinois does not require home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling.
Assessments: Illinois does not require home educators to assess students for academic progress.
Home Educator Qualifications: Illinois does not require all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.
Subject Requirements: Illinois requires home educators to teach core subjects.
Illinois does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.
Illinois does not require caregivers to retain academic records.
In Illinois, homeschooled students are not required to be vaccinated.
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