Home › Homeschool Laws by State › Minnesota
Minnesota Homeschool Requirements Detailed regulation
What Minnesota 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: Minn. Stat. § 120A.22
- Required subjects: Basic Communication Skills (Reading, Writing, Literature, Fine Arts), Mathematics & Science, Social Studies (History, Geography, Economics, Government, Citizenship), Health & Physical Education (elementary grades; some states vary by grade)
- Testing: annual assessment required
File a letter of intent with the local district superintendent by October 1. Annual standardized test required unless the instructor holds a MN teaching license or is supervised by a licensed teacher. Scores at or below the 30th percentile trigger an additional evaluation. Results are kept at home, not submitted.
Official Minnesota sources
- 📜 Minn. Stat. § 120A.22 — the statute itself
- 🏛️ Minnesota Dept. of Education — Nonpublic/Home Schools
- 🔎 HSLDA — Minnesota homeschool law summary
Minnesota homeschool FAQ
What law governs homeschooling in Minnesota?
Homeschooling in Minnesota is governed by Minn. Stat. § 120A.22. File a letter of intent with the local district superintendent by October 1. Annual standardized test required unless the instructor holds a MN teaching license or is supervised by a licensed teacher. Scores at or below the 30th percentile trigger an additional evaluation. Results are kept at home, not submitted. Always verify current requirements with your state department of education.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Minnesota?
Minnesota requires: Basic Communication Skills (Reading, Writing, Literature, Fine Arts), Mathematics & Science, Social Studies (History, Geography, Economics, Government, Citizenship), Health & Physical Education (elementary grades; some states vary by grade).
Does Minnesota require testing or a portfolio evaluation?
Yes — Minnesota requires standardized testing (annual assessment required).
Keeping records for Minnesota? Snap photos of your kids' work and FolioKid organizes them into a year-end portfolio PDF — formatted around Minnesota's requirements.
Start free — no credit card