Wisconsin

Last updated: June 2026

Wisconsin 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: Wisconsin has 1 homeschool option: homeschool statute

Child Safety: Wisconsin 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: Wisconsin requires home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling every year.

Assessments: Wisconsin does not require home educators to assess students for academic progress.

Home Educator Qualifications: Wisconsin does not require all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.

Subject Requirements: Wisconsin requires home educators to teach core subjects.

Record Keeping:

Wisconsin does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.

Wisconsin does not require caregivers to retain academic records.

In Wisconsin, homeschooled students are not required to be vaccinated.

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