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Illinois Home School Laws

Below is a brief summary of the homeschooling law in Illinois.

Compulsory School Age
“between the ages of 7 and 16 years”

Education Tax Credit Available to Homeschools in Illinois:
In 1999, the Illinois legislature passed an education tax credit that allows up to $500 in excess of expenses of $250 for tuition, book fees, and lab fees to be deducted from state income tax. This credit is available to any public or private school student. (Under Illinois law, homeschooled students have the same legal status as private school students.)
For more information on this tax credit, visit: Illinois Education Tax Credit.pdf

Links for Illinois Homeschool Law

Illinois State Board of Education Home Page

Illinois State Homeschool Specific Information

Illinois State Board of Education- Student Assessment

Illinois State Board of Education- Graduation Requirements

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Illinois Legal Home Schooling Options:
	Option: 1
Legal Option:	Operate a home school in Illinois state.
Attendance:	176 days *Not mandatory for private or homeschool students
Subjects:	Reading, Language arts, biological and physical science, math, history and social sciences (which shall include a course in the U.S. and and Illinois constitution), fine arts, health and physical development, and character education.
Qualifications:	None
Notice:	None required
Recordkeeping:	Maintain records of subjects taught, activities engaged in, samples of the child’s academic work and evaluations or a credible equivalent, and a written log showing the hours required under “attendance”
Testing:	None

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© 2009 NOTE: This summary is not intended to be, and does not constitute, the giving of legal advice. Many states have unclear compulsory attendance statutes, and the courts of those states vary in their interpretation of the statutes. Therefore, there is no guarantee any state will accept all of the options for compliance listed under each state. This summary is not intended to be a substitute for individual reliance on privately retained legal counsel such as that provided by Home School Legal Defense Association. Bridgeway’s advisors will talk to you about your homeschool concerns.

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