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Rhode Island Homeschool Requirements Detailed regulation
What Rhode Island 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: R.I.G.L. § 16-19-2
- Required subjects: Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, United States History, Rhode Island History, Principles of American Government (elementary grades; some states vary by grade)
- Instructional days: 180 days per year
Rhode Island requires approval from the local school committee before starting; most committees require annual renewal. Assessment requirements vary by municipality — confirm current requirements with your school committee.
Official Rhode Island sources
- 📜 R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-19-2 — the statute itself
- 🏛️ RIDE — Home Schooling
- 🔎 HSLDA — Rhode Island homeschool law summary
Rhode Island homeschool FAQ
What law governs homeschooling in Rhode Island?
Homeschooling in Rhode Island is governed by R.I.G.L. § 16-19-2. Rhode Island requires approval from the local school committee before starting; most committees require annual renewal. Assessment requirements vary by municipality — confirm current requirements with your school committee. Always verify current requirements with your state department of education.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island requires: Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, United States History, Rhode Island History, Principles of American Government (elementary grades; some states vary by grade).
How many hours or days of instruction does Rhode Island require?
Rhode Island requires 180 days per year.
Does Rhode Island require testing or a portfolio evaluation?
No — Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island? Snap photos of your kids' work and FolioKid organizes them into a year-end portfolio PDF — formatted around Rhode Island's requirements.
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