File an initial report with your district by Oct 1 (and when starting), submit annual standardized testing, and keep required documentation.
Yes — homeschooling is legal in every U.S. state. Minnesota is a moderate-regulation state, meaning you file a notice and keep up one ongoing duty, such as an assessment or portfolio. Children roughly ages 7–17 must be enrolled in school or a legal homeschool.
In Minnesota, you send a notice to your local district superintendent. File the initial letter of intent and the annual report with your district by Oct 1; administer a nationally normed test each year.
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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