The state says. •The notice route does not set days or hours.•The state says home school families do not have a set school year.•The school board approval route is different.•There you teach as long as the public school year.•State law sets that year at 900 hours of teaching or more.

You do. •Plan your own schedule.•The notice route rules do not list an attendance log.

The state says. •There are three ways to teach at home.1.Ask your county school board to approve it.2.Send a notice of intent to your county superintendent.3.Send a notice that your child will join a learning pod.•A learning pod is parents who group their children to learn.•Routes 2 and 3 need no one's permission.•The steps here walk route 2.

You do. •Pick one route before you file.•The steps here walk route 2, the notice of intent.

Where. Step 1 of Do the steps

The state says. •School starts the year your child turns 6 before July 1.•It lasts until the 17th birthday.

You do. •Check which of your children are 6 to 17.•List each one on your notice.

The state says. •Yes, once.•Send a notice of intent to your county superintendent.•That is the head of your county's public schools.•Send it on or before the day you start.•Tell the county again if you move or stop.

You do. 1.Write the notice, or use the state's form.2.Send it on or before your first day.3.Keep a copy and proof that you sent it.

Where. Step 1 of Do the steps

The state says. •The person teaching has a high school diploma or a GED.•Or they have a college degree or certificate.•The college must be regionally accredited or approved by the state.•Accredited means a trusted group checked the school.

You do. Send a copy of the diploma, GED or degree with your notice.

Where. Step 1 of Do the steps

The state says. Teach reading, language, math, science and social studies.

You do. •Plan those five subjects.•The Academic Planner shows what colleges expect beyond them.

The state says. Every year, your child gets one of four checks:•A national test, the kind used all over the country.•The test the public schools give, at a public school in your county.•A certified teacher looks at your child's work and writes about it.•Another check you and the county superintendent agree on.•Keep each one for three years.•Send results only in grades 3, 5, 8 and 11, by June 30.•On the school board approval route, ask the board what check it wants.

You do. 1.Pick a check and give it each year.2.Keep a copy for three years.3.In grades 3, 5, 8 and 11, send the results by June 30.

Where. Step 2 of Do the steps

The state says. •The home school law does not mention shots.•The state's shot law covers a child going into a school.•It also covers a child going into a child care center the state regulates.

You do. •Keep your child's shot record at home.•You will need it if your child joins a school, a team or child care.