Compliance at a glance
- Regulation level: moderate-regulation
- Notice of intent: Required — annual, Home study: within 15 days of starting; renew by October 1.
- Instruction minimum: Minimum 180 days of instruction.
- Record retention: 2 year(s) — Attendance, Subjects taught.
Reporting requirements
- With each renewal (October 1): Renewal evidence: a curriculum packet (outline, book list, work samples), a passing LEAP score, a standardized test at or above grade level or showing a year of progress, or a statement from a certified teacher.
Required subjects
Elementary: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies. Middle: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education. High: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Health.
The details
Two options. BESE-approved home study: apply within 15 days of starting (with a certified birth certificate) and renew by October 1 or 12 months after approval, whichever is later; these students can qualify for TOPS by completing 11th (if applicable) and 12th grade in an approved program plus a minimum ACT/SAT/CLT score. Nonpublic-school option: notice to the prior public school within 10 days and an attendance report to LDOE as of the 30th day; these students are not TOPS-eligible and may not accept state or federal funds. 180 days either way.
Louisiana official homeschool authority → (Summary, not legal advice — confirm current rules with the official source or your state homeschool organization.)
What a Louisiana-acceptable transcript includes
- Homeschool (school) name + supervising parent.
- Student name, date of birth, anticipated graduation date.
- Courses by year — subject, credits, grades on the 4.0 scale.
- Cumulative GPA (unweighted at minimum; weighted if relevant).
- Grading-scale legend + parent signature and date.
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Questions Louisiana families ask
Does Louisiana require a specific homeschool transcript format?
No — Louisiana does not mandate a transcript format. Parent-issued homeschool transcripts are the norm. Louisiana does require a notice of intent (annual, Home study: within 15 days of starting; renew by October 1).
What homeschool records should I keep in Louisiana?
Keep records for 2 year(s): Attendance, Subjects taught. Minimum 180 days of instruction. A complete transcript, gradebook, and attendance log cover most of this.
Will Louisiana colleges accept a parent-issued transcript?
Yes. In-state public universities accept parent-issued homeschool transcripts, typically alongside test scores or course validation. A clean, GPA-calculated transcript on a consistent format is what they expect.