Homeschool Laws in North Dakota
Under N.D. Cent. Code §§ 15.1-23-02 and 15.1-23-03, a parent who chooses to home educate a child in North Dakota must file written notice of that intent annually with the local school district superintendent. This notice requirement applies each school year, meaning a family that continues homeschooling must renew the notification rather than relying on a prior year's filing. The statute does not permit a school district to approve or deny the right to homeschool; the notice fulfills the legal obligation to inform the district that the child will be educated outside the public school setting.
North Dakota law, including provisions found under N.D. Cent. Code §§ 15.1-23-04 and 15.1-23-08, requires that home-educated students undergo periodic assessment, and parents may choose among several assessment options to satisfy that requirement. The parent supervising home education must provide instruction in the subjects that state law requires to be taught to public school students. Regarding parent qualifications, North Dakota law imposes specific requirements on the supervising parent, as set out under N.D. Cent. Code §§ 15.1-21-01, 15.1-21-02, and 15.1-23-09(2), and families should review those provisions carefully to confirm eligibility.
Homeschool statutes are subject to amendment by state legislatures, with most changes taking effect July 1 of a given year. Families should verify current requirements directly with the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction before beginning or continuing a home education program. This summary is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Requirement details
| Required subjects | A parent supervising home education must include instruction in those subjects required by law to be taught to public school students |
|---|---|
| Parent qualifications | required_see_detail |
Statutory source
N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-21-01 · N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-21-02 · N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-23-02 · N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-23-03 · N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-23-04 · N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-23-08 · N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-23-09(2)
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Not legal advice. This page summarizes North Dakota law in plain English, verified as of June 2026 against the cited statutes. Legislatures amend homeschool law (most changes take effect July 1) — confirm current requirements with the state department of education or a licensed attorney before acting. How we verify this.