Homeschool laws by state / Illinois
Homeschool Laws & Requirements in Illinois
Every requirement below is verified against Illinois's actual statutes and links to the official text. Last verified: 2026-07-29 — re-checked weekly against primary sources.
What Illinois requires
| Notice / filing | None — no notice or registration required |
|---|---|
| Days / hours | No day or hour minimum is set by law. |
| Subjects | Language Arts, Math, Biological and Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Physical Development and Health |
| Testing / evaluation | None required |
| Records | No portfolio submission is required by law — but keeping records protects you. |
Citations: 105 ILCS 5/26-1; branches of education taught in English; no days, hours or testing
What Illinois law does NOT require
Most websites won't say this plainly, so we will — because knowing what the law doesn't ask of you matters as much as knowing what it does:
- No notice, registration, or filing with the state is required to homeschool.
- No minimum number of school days or instructional hours is set by law.
- No standardized testing or annual evaluation is required.
- No portfolio submission to officials is required.
Moving to or from Illinois
| Moving INTO Illinois | Nothing to file. 5/26-1 |
|---|---|
| Moving OUT of Illinois | No exit filing is required. 105 ILCS 5/26-1 |
Read the law yourself
- 105 ILCS 5/26-1 (compulsory attendance / private school exemption)
- ISBE — Homeschool FAQ
- HSLDA - IllinoisSummary provided by HSLDA, an independent homeschool advocacy organization not affiliated with SpeedyRecord. Summaries can lag or paraphrase — the official text above is always the authority.
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