50-state deadlines / Ohio
Homeschool deadlines in Ohio — notification, assessment & records timeline
| Notification | One-time notification to district superintendent |
|---|---|
| When it's due | Within 5 days of starting (re-file only if you move districts) |
| Annual assessment | Not required under the current one-time notification framework |
| Records to keep | Keep the district excuse-from-compulsory-attendance letter |
| Attendance tracking | 900 hours per school year reference |
| Official source | Ohio Department of Education and Workforce ↗ — search “homeschool” on the agency site for the current year's forms and windows. |
Your OH year at a glance
- 1. Before the year starts — Within 5 days of starting (re-file only if you move districts)
- 2. During the year — log attendance (900 hours per school year reference) and file keep the district excuse-from-compulsory-attendance letter
- 3. End of year — No state assessment step; archive your records for the file.
Free OH attendance log →
Printable tracker with the hours tracking mode Ohio families use.
Record-keeping planner →
Notices filed, assessment windows and portfolio checklist on one printable page.