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How to homeschool in Michigan

Most families use the homeschool statute, which has no filing.

Checked November 2026 against the HSLDA summary for Michigan. Laws change, so confirm with the source before you file.

Michigan requirements at a glance

Notice to the state or district

No. None under the homeschool statute.

Minimum school time

None set.

Required subjects

Reading, spelling, math, science, history, civics, literature, writing and English grammar.

Parent qualifications

None under the homeschool statute.

Testing or evaluation

None required.

Records to keep

None required.

Compulsory school ages

6–18

Legal ways to homeschool in Michigan

  • Homeschool statute
  • Nonpublic school

Each option has its own rules. The table above mainly describes the first option listed; read the source before choosing.

What to do, step by step

  1. 01

    Plan your school year

    Michigan sets no minimum number of days or hours. A planned calendar still makes the year easier to keep on track.

    Plan the school year
  2. 02

    Track attendance as you go

    Records Michigan asks for: none required. Even where nothing is required, a dated log protects you if you move, return to school or apply to college.

    Open the attendance tracker
  3. 03

    Keep everything in one place

    Attendance, report cards, reading and field trip logs, test scores and work samples, in the order an evaluator or a school district usually asks for them.

    See the Records Binder

Michigan homeschool questions

Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Michigan?

None under the homeschool statute.

How many days do you have to homeschool in Michigan?

Michigan does not set a minimum number of days or hours for homeschoolers.

What subjects are required in Michigan?

Reading, spelling, math, science, history, civics, literature, writing and English grammar.

Does Michigan require testing for homeschoolers?

None required.

Do parents need a teaching certificate in Michigan?

None under the homeschool statute.

Confirm before you file

This page summarizes the law in plain English and is not legal advice. Read the HSLDA legal summary for Michigan and your state’s own education department page, and compare all 50 states in our homeschool laws by state guide.

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