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Wisconsin Homeschool Requirements Low regulation
What Wisconsin 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.
- Required subjects: Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Health (elementary grades; some states vary by grade)
- Instructional hours: 875 hours per year (elementary; secondary may differ)
File form PI-1206 with the Department of Public Instruction annually. 875 hours per year.
Official Wisconsin sources
- 📜 Wis. Stat. § 118.165 — the statute itself
- 🏛️ WI DPI — Home-Based Private Education
- 🔎 HSLDA — Wisconsin homeschool law summary
Wisconsin homeschool FAQ
What law governs homeschooling in Wisconsin?
Homeschooling in Wisconsin is governed by Wis. Stat. § 118.165. File form PI-1206 with the Department of Public Instruction annually. 875 hours per year. Always verify current requirements with your state department of education.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin requires: Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Health (elementary grades; some states vary by grade).
How many hours or days of instruction does Wisconsin require?
Wisconsin requires 875 hours per year (elementary; secondary may differ).
Does Wisconsin require testing or a portfolio evaluation?
No — Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin? Snap photos of your kids' work and FolioKid organizes them into a year-end portfolio PDF — formatted around Wisconsin's requirements.
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