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Michigan Homeschool Requirements Low regulation
What Michigan 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: MCL § 380.1561
- Required subjects: Reading, Spelling, Mathematics, Science, History, Civics, Literature, Writing, English Grammar (elementary grades; some states vary by grade)
Official Michigan sources
- 📜 MCL § 380.1561 — the statute itself
- 🏛️ Michigan Dept. of Education — Nonpublic & Home Schools
- 🔎 HSLDA — Michigan homeschool law summary
Michigan homeschool FAQ
What law governs homeschooling in Michigan?
Homeschooling in Michigan is governed by MCL § 380.1561. Always verify current requirements with your state department of education.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Michigan?
Michigan requires: Reading, Spelling, Mathematics, Science, History, Civics, Literature, Writing, English Grammar (elementary grades; some states vary by grade).
Does Michigan require testing or a portfolio evaluation?
No — Michigan 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 Michigan? Snap photos of your kids' work and FolioKid organizes them into a year-end portfolio PDF — formatted around Michigan's requirements.
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