Ohio

Overview

Notice Requirements

Assessment Requirements

Curriculum & Qualifications

Additional Notes

Ohio was significantly deregulated by HB 33 (2023, effective 2024). The prior requirements for annual assessments, curriculum outlines, material lists, 900 instruction hours, and a parent high school diploma were all eliminated. Parents now file a simple annual notice listing subjects to be taught. Among the most family-friendly frameworks in the Midwest post-2024.

Tips for Homeschooling in Ohio

1. 1

   File your notice on time: "By August 13 each year (or within 5 calendar days of initially withdrawing from public school). HB 33 (2023) changed the prior September 1 / 30-day rule.". Set a calendar reminder 2 weeks before to prepare documents.

2. 2

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

3. 3

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