"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."
- Proverbs 22:6 (WEB) (WEB)
📋 Louisiana Homeschool Requirements
Louisiana is very homeschool-friendly with minimal state requirements. Families have the freedom to educate their children at home with basic compliance measures and no mandatory state testing.
📝 Notification
No notification to the state is required. Parents may choose to register with their local school board but it is not mandatory.
📅 Attendance
180 school days per year for children ages 7-18. No minimum daily hours are specified by state law.
📚 Subjects
No specific subjects are required by state law, giving parents complete curriculum freedom.
✅ Assessment
No state-mandated testing or evaluations are required. Parents may choose their own assessment methods.
📁 Records
Maintain attendance records showing 180 days of instruction. Keep records of curriculum used and student progress for your own documentation.
💡 Additional Notes
Parents may choose to operate as a private school or join an umbrella school for additional support and resources. Louisiana offers great flexibility in homeschool approaches.
🐭 How BibleMouse Helps
Complete Freedom & Structure
With Louisiana's minimal requirements, BibleMouse provides the structure you need while maintaining your freedom to educate as you see fit.
180-Day Planning Made Easy
Our curriculum is designed to easily meet Louisiana's 180-day requirement with built-in lesson plans and pacing guides.
Built-in Record Keeping
Track attendance and student progress effortlessly with our integrated record-keeping tools that satisfy Louisiana's documentation needs.
LEAP Standards Alignment
While not required, our curriculum aligns with Louisiana's LEAP standards, ensuring your child stays on track academically.
Cost-Free Excellence
Louisiana's homeschool freedom shouldn't come with expensive curriculum costs. Get quality, Christ-centered education completely free.
📊 Louisiana State Standards
Louisiana Student Standards (LEAP)
Louisiana's academic standards focus on English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies with an emphasis on critical thinking and real-world application.
🐭 BibleMouse Alignment
BibleMouse curriculum incorporates Louisiana Student Standards naturally within our Christ-centered approach, ensuring students develop strong academic foundations while growing in faith.
🏠 Tips for Louisiana Homeschoolers
Louisiana has an active homeschool community with organizations like the Christian Home Educators Fellowship of Louisiana (CHEF) offering support, field trips, and annual conventions. Many parishes have local homeschool co-ops and support groups. Consider joining the Louisiana Home Education Network for legislative updates and community connections. The New Orleans area and Baton Rouge have particularly strong homeschool communities with numerous resources and activities available year-round.