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Illinois homeschool requirements, made simple

Illinois treats homeschools as private schools. There's nothing to register or file, and no hours or tests, but you teach in English the same branches of education public schools teach. Homeschool Hero keeps a record of what you teach, for your own files.

What Illinois asks for

• Teach in English, covering the branches of education taught in public schools for your child's age and grade.
• Those branches are language arts, mathematics, the biological, physical and social sciences, the fine arts, and physical development and health.
• School is required from age 6 (by September 1) to 17.
• No registration, notice, reports, set hours or days, or tests are required.

Required subjects in Illinois

How Homeschool Hero helps in Illinois

• Each child starts with the six branches Illinois names.
• Every lesson you log names the book or curriculum used, building a record of your teaching.
• Make a report for any dates you choose, for your own files or if you're ever asked to show your curriculum.

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Illinois homeschool questions

Source: 105 ILCS 5/26-1 and 5/27-1; People v. Levisen, 404 Ill. 574 (1950) (official page). Reviewed November 4, 2026. This is a summary to help with record keeping, not legal advice; check the current rules with your state or district.

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