Apply to BESE for home-study approval within 15 days of starting and renew annually, OR register as a nonpublic school. Submit evidence of a sustained curriculum.
Yes — homeschooling is legal in every U.S. state. Louisiana is a low-regulation state, meaning you file a one-time notice or declaration, with no ongoing testing or reporting. Children roughly ages 7–18 must be enrolled in school or a legal homeschool.
In Louisiana, you send a notice to the Louisiana Board of Elementary & Secondary Education (BESE). File the BESE home-study application; renew each year with evidence of a satisfactory program.
Specific deadlines and details can change year to year and vary by district — always confirm the current rules with your district or state.
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