Homeschool Laws in South Dakota
South Dakota recognises one legal way to homeschool, and compulsory attendance runs from age 6–18. The requirements below are quoted from HSLDA's own summary for South Dakota.
| Requirement | South Dakota | As HSLDA puts it |
|---|---|---|
| NoticeWhether you must tell any government body that you are homeschooling before you begin. | Required | Yes |
| Required subjectsWhether state law names subjects the instruction must cover. | Required | Yes |
| Testing / evaluationWhether the child must be tested or professionally evaluated, and how often. | Not required | No |
| Parent qualificationsWhether the teaching parent must hold a credential or meet a defined standard. | Not required | No |
| ImmunizationWhether immunization rules reach homeschooled children, and whether records are filed. | Not required | No |
How South Dakota compares
Across all 51 jurisdictions, 10 require no notice to any government body before you begin, and 20 recognise more than one legal route to homeschooling. South Dakota requires notice. The full 51-jurisdiction table puts every state side by side.
Where this comes from
Transcribed from HSLDA — Homeschool Laws by State — South Dakota, retrieved 2026-09-12. Educational information, not legal advice: homeschool statutes change, and the official text governs. Verify with the source before you rely on it.
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