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Illinois Homeschool Requirements Low regulation
What Illinois requires from homeschool families — notification, subjects, hours, testing, and portfolio rules — with links to the current law. This is the same state data FolioKid uses to build your portfolio template.
- Governing law: 105 ILCS 5/26-1
- Required subjects: Language Arts, Mathematics, Biological, Physical & Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Physical Development & Health (elementary grades; some states vary by grade)
- Instructional days: 176 days per year
Official Illinois sources
- 📜 105 ILCS 5/26-1 — the statute itself
- 🏛️ Illinois State Board of Education — Homeschool
- 🔎 HSLDA — Illinois homeschool law summary
Illinois homeschool FAQ
What law governs homeschooling in Illinois?
Homeschooling in Illinois is governed by 105 ILCS 5/26-1. Always verify current requirements with your state department of education.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Illinois?
Illinois requires: Language Arts, Mathematics, Biological, Physical & Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Physical Development & Health (elementary grades; some states vary by grade).
How many hours or days of instruction does Illinois require?
Illinois requires 176 days per year.
Does Illinois require testing or a portfolio evaluation?
No — Illinois does not require standardized testing or a portfolio evaluation, but keeping a portfolio of your child's work is still the simplest way to document progress.
Keeping records for Illinois? Snap photos of your kids' work and FolioKid organizes them into a year-end portfolio PDF — formatted around Illinois's requirements.
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