Anchor Homeschooling in Missouri
low regulation
What Missouri requires
- Notice to authorities: Not required. No notice required. Per RSMo 167.031, parents must maintain a plan book/daily log, a portfolio of work samples, and a record of academic evaluation -- records stay with the family and are only produced during a truancy investigation.
- Instructional hours: 1000 per year
- Portfolio: Required.
- 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 Missouri
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Missouri?
No. Missouri does not require you to file a notice of intent to homeschool. No notice required. Per RSMo 167.031, parents must maintain a plan book/daily log, a portfolio of work samples, and a record of academic evaluation -- records stay with the family and are only produced during a truancy investigation.
How many days or hours of school does Missouri require?
Missouri requires 1000 instructional hours per year. Anchor counts each day for you as you log activities, and shows how many you have left.
Does Missouri require a portfolio or standardized testing?
Yes. Missouri requires a portfolio of your student's work.
Does Missouri require an annual evaluation?
No. Missouri does not require an annual evaluator review.
What records should I keep to homeschool in Missouri?
Keep attendance for every school day, samples of your student's work, and any test or evaluation results Missouri 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 — Missouri · last verified 2026-08-08 · Always verify with your state homeschool association before relying on this.