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South Dakota Homeschool Requirements Low regulation
What South Dakota 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: S.D. Codified Laws § 13-27-7
- Required subjects: Mathematics, Language Arts (elementary grades; some states vary by grade)
One-time filing with the state DOE or local district.
Official South Dakota sources
- 📜 SDCL ch. 13-27 — the statute itself
- 🏛️ SD Dept. of Education — Homeschooling
- 🔎 HSLDA — South Dakota homeschool law summary
South Dakota homeschool FAQ
What law governs homeschooling in South Dakota?
Homeschooling in South Dakota is governed by S.D. Codified Laws § 13-27-7. One-time filing with the state DOE or local district. Always verify current requirements with your state department of education.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in South Dakota?
South Dakota requires: Mathematics, Language Arts (elementary grades; some states vary by grade).
Does South Dakota require testing or a portfolio evaluation?
No — South Dakota 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 South Dakota? Snap photos of your kids' work and FolioKid organizes them into a year-end portfolio PDF — formatted around South Dakota's requirements.
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