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Rhode Island Homeschooling Laws and Resources<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re contemplating homeschooling in Rhode Island, this article is an excellent place to start. We\u2019ve summarized some of the important state guidelines and requirements to help your homeschool succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Homeschooling in Rhode Island Overview<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Notice of Intent Required: Yes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Option for Homeschooling: Home Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subject or Curriculum Requirements: Yes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendance Age Requirements: 6-17<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Record-Keeping Requirements: Depends on District<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assessments or Evaluations Required: No<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proof of Immunization Required: No<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rhode Island Homeschooling Laws and Regulations
<\/strong>How to Start Homeschooling<\/a>
Notice of Intent<\/a>
Qualifications to Homeschool<\/a>
Legal Requirements<\/a>
Subject Requirements<\/a>
Attendance Requirements<\/a>
Record-Keeping Requirements<\/a>
Evaluations and Assessments<\/a>
Required Immunizations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Resources for Homeschooling Families in Rhode Island <\/strong>
Homeschool Groups and Co-ops<\/a>
Organizations and Associations<\/a>
Sports Opportunities<\/a>
Homeschool Field Trips<\/a>
Special Education Homeschoolers<\/a>
How Our Curriculum Can Help<\/a>
Homeschool FAQ <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to Start Homeschooling in Rhode Island <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rhode Island is a welcoming state for homeschooling families. The state and school districts provide a supportive environment to ease the process. Parents can tailor their child’s education to their specific needs and interests with the added benefit of flexibility in scheduling that can suit various family requirements and learning styles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you decide to homeschool in Rhode Island, it\u2019s a great idea to learn the expectations and requirements for homeschoolers in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TIP:<\/strong> Homeschoolers in Rhode Island will primarily have communication with their local school district, as the state maintains little oversight over homeschools and delegates this responsibility to school district committees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this in mind, your first step towards independently homeschooling will be submitting a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the school district committee and acquiring an approval in return.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Submitting a Letter of Intent (LOI) to Homeschool in Rhode Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve decided to homeschool, you must notify the local school district of your decision. You will submit a letter to the school district committee informing them that you have chosen to homeschool your child for the current school year.
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Use this LOI template<\/a> to help you easily craft your notice.
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Your LOI should include your contact information, child\u2019s information, proposed curriculum, and an agreement to follow all homeschooling requirements. Before you can begin your homeschool, you must get an approval letter from your school district committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Qualifications to Homeschool in Rhode Island <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You are not required to have any special licenses or certifications to homeschool your child in Rhode Island. You must only be willing and able to provide thorough and efficient instruction to your homeschooled child. Being your child\u2019s parent or guardian qualifies you to know best how to teach them. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/printables-email-registration>\n\n\n\n

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Legal Requirements to Homeschool in Rhode Island <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All home educators need to be aware of what\u2019s required of them in order to educate at home. Rhode Island has clear policies regarding attendance, standardized testing, immunizations, subject requirements, and record keeping. We have summarized the most important rules to help ensure your school stays in compliance with Rhode Island\u2019s laws.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rhode Island Homeschool Subject Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rhode Island state law requires that homeschooled children receive effective instruction in the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n