Compliance at a glance
- Regulation level: moderate-regulation
- Notice of intent: Required — annual, Within 15 days of starting; renewal by October 1.
- Instruction minimum: No state-set instruction-day or -hour minimum.
- Record retention: 2 year(s) — Attendance, Subjects taught.
Reporting requirements
- With each renewal (October 1): Satisfactory-progress evidence: standardized test, certified-teacher evaluation, or portfolio review.
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 program (apply within 15 days of starting; annual renewal by October 1; satisfactory-progress evidence required) or operate as an unapproved nonpublic school (annual attendance report; family forfeits federal/state funding including TOPS eligibility unless enrolled by 10th grade). 180 days/year 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, Within 15 days of starting; renewal by October 1).
What homeschool records should I keep in Louisiana?
Keep records for 2 year(s): Attendance, Subjects taught. No state-set instruction-day or -hour minimum. 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.