Ohio homeschool requirements
Last checked October 2026. This is a plain-English summary, not legal advice. Your school district has the final say.
What you file, and when
A notice to your district superintendent within 5 days of starting, moving to a new district or withdrawing, then by August 30 each year. It has your name and address, your child's name, and your assurance that you'll teach the required subjects.
Subjects
English language arts, math, science, history, government and social studies.
Hours, records and testing
Since October 2023, Ohio law doesn't require set hours, records or testing for home education.
Where Gallop fits
Records aren't required, but a subject-by-subject record is handy if your district ever asks about the required subjects, or if your child returns to school.
Gallop's Records report prints, for each child and any date range, the days and minutes they worked, the subjects covered, each skill mastered with its date, and sample questions your child answered correctly. Minutes count time in Gallop only, not all of your teaching. Most parents add it to their own records rather than using it as their only record.
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FAQ
Do I still need an annual assessment in Ohio?
Not since the 2023 law change. You send the yearly notice and teach the required subjects.
Can I try it first?
Yes. Try 7 sample questions, or start the 7-day free trial. No card needed.
Sources
- Ohio Revised Code 3321.042: https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3321.042
- Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, home schooling: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-Education-Options/Home-Schooling