Missouri

Overview

Notice Requirements

Assessment Requirements

Curriculum & Qualifications

Additional Notes

Missouri requires 1,000 instruction hours annually (600 in core subjects, 400 at the regular home location), plus recordkeeping including a plan book or diary, samples of student work, and academic evaluations. These records must be maintained but are not submitted to authorities. No notice, no testing submission. Once a student turns 16, the hours and recordkeeping requirements no longer apply.

Tips for Homeschooling in Missouri

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   Missouri does not require advance notice to begin homeschooling — you can start whenever you're ready.

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   No formal assessment is required in Missouri. Consider voluntary portfolio tracking to document your child's progress for college applications.

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   Join a local Missouri homeschool co-op or support group. Peer connections help with curriculum sharing, field trips, and social opportunities for your learner.