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What your state expects a student to know in each grade, in English, Math, Science and Social Studies. Pick a state and a grade.

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Homeschool Law in Iowa

School required for ages
6–16
Ways to homeschool
Five
Notice to the state
Yes, except options 1 and 2
Teacher qualifications
No
Required subjects
No, except option 1
Testing or evaluation
No, except option 4
Immunization records
Yes, except options 1 and 2
Instruction time
The law does not set an amount of time, but each required subject should be taught every year.
The law
Iowa Code §299A

Written from HSLDA's summary of Iowa homeschool law, read September 25, 2026. Laws change and this is not legal advice. Read HSLDA's full step-by-step guide before you file anything.