Send an annual notification to your district superintendent by the start of the school year (or within a week). Ohio removed the academic-assessment requirement in 2023 — notification is now the main obligation.
Yes — homeschooling is legal in every U.S. state. Ohio is a low-regulation state, meaning you file a one-time notice or declaration, with no ongoing testing or reporting. Children roughly ages 6–18 must be enrolled in school or a legal homeschool.
In Ohio, you send a notice to your local district superintendent. Send the notification to your district superintendent each year by the start of school. No assessment submission is required since 2023.
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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