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Homeschool Requirements by State & Country
Iowa homeschool laws at a glance.
Always verify with current law. This information is summarized from
HSLDA,
HSLDA Canada,
and government education ministries as of 2026. Homeschool laws change — confirm requirements with your local education authority before making decisions.
Independent Private Instruction (IPI): no proactive filing. Competent Private Instruction (CPI): Form A within 14 days of starting
Annual Assessment
IPI: none. CPI parent-led: annual standardized test, portfolio review by licensed teacher, or report card from accredited program (by May 31). CPI with supervising teacher: teacher reports.
Minimum Instruction
148 days/year
Teacher Qualifications
IPI: none. CPI by parent: none. CPI with supervising teacher: must be Iowa-licensed.
Iowa offers 5 options. IPI is the most common and least regulated — no reporting unless requested in writing. CPI requires 148 days.