Anchor Homeschooling in Minnesota
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What Minnesota requires
- Notice to authorities: Yes. Notice by October 1 annually. Annual assessment via standardized test, portfolio, or other approved method.
- Portfolio: Required as one option (or testing).
- Annual evaluator: Not required.
- Quarterly reports: Not required.
How Anchor helps
Anchor logs every day automatically when you make an activity entry. It builds the portfolio your state expects, generates the attendance PDF, and reminds you about evaluations before they're due.
Common questions about homeschooling in Minnesota
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Minnesota?
Yes. Minnesota requires notice to the authorities before you begin home education. Notice by October 1 annually. Annual assessment via standardized test, portfolio, or other approved method.
How many days or hours of school does Minnesota require?
Minnesota sets no specific number of instructional days or hours for homeschoolers. Anchor counts each day for you as you log activities, and shows how many you have left.
Does Minnesota require a portfolio or standardized testing?
Minnesota requires either a portfolio or standardized testing — you choose which to submit.
Does Minnesota require an annual evaluation?
No. Minnesota does not require an annual evaluator review.
What records should I keep to homeschool in Minnesota?
Keep attendance for every school day, samples of your student's work, and any test or evaluation results Minnesota asks for. Homeschool Anchor builds all three from your daily logs and turns this state's rules into dated checkpoints, so nothing is reconstructed at the deadline.
Stay compliant without the paperwork
Free for 1 student. $8/month for the full family with PDF exports, photo activity logging, and AI-assisted summaries.
Start free trialSource: HSLDA — Minnesota · last verified 2026-08-08 · Always verify with your state homeschool association before relying on this.