Michigan Department of Education — Nonpublic and Home Schools
The main official state resource for homeschool guidance, current registration materials, compulsory-attendance law, annual nonpublic-school reporting, manuals, and department contacts.

Michigan Exemption (f) Home School Information
Official guidance for the primary parent-directed homeschool option, including the required subjects, parent or guardian requirement, and confirmation that families using this option do not report to MDE.

Homeschooling Options in Michigan
An official presentation explaining exemptions 3(a) and 3(f), online-school distinctions, optional registration, public-school services, records, testing, electives, and dual enrollment.

2026–2027 Michigan Homeschool Registration Form
The current MDE registration form for families choosing or needing to register their homeschool. Registration is not required for a family operating only under exemption 3(f).

Michigan Nonpublic and Homeschool Manual
The latest complete manual posted by MDE at the time of review, covering legal options, reporting, curriculum, public-school electives, assessments, special education, dual enrollment, records, and diplomas.

Home Schooling in Michigan Quick Guide
A concise state guide addressing reporting, teacher qualifications, curriculum, testing, records, diplomas, athletics, work permits, and funding.

Michigan Academic Standards
Public-school standards that homeschool families may consult when planning instruction. Independent homeschool families are not required to adopt the Michigan public-school curriculum.

HSLDA Michigan Homeschool Law Overview
A supplemental plain-language overview of Michigan homeschool requirements. Families should use current Michigan statutes and MDE guidance as their primary official sources.

Michigan Compiled Laws §380.1561 — Compulsory Attendance and Homeschool Exemptions
The primary Michigan statute establishing compulsory-attendance ages and the separate 3(a) nonpublic-school and 3(f) parent-directed homeschool exemptions.

Official Requirements for an Exemption (f) Home School
Confirms the parent or legal guardian requirement, instruction at the child’s home, nine required subjects, and the absence of MDE registration or reporting.

Michigan Homeschooling Options and Legal Scenarios
Explains when a program qualifies as homeschooling, the distinction between exemptions 3(a) and 3(f), instructor qualifications, registration, and public-school participation.

Nonpublic and Homeschool Legal Requirements Manual
Provides detailed guidance on reporting, school calendars, course requirements, public-school services, records, testing, transfers, and diploma responsibilities.

Michigan Compiled Laws §380.1166 — Constitution and Government Instruction
Establishes instruction in the United States Constitution, Michigan Constitution, and the history and operation of federal, state, and local government.

2026–2027 Optional Homeschool Registration
Used when a family elects or needs to register with MDE. Families operating solely under exemption 3(f) do not complete this form.

NexSys Nonpublic School Reporting System
The system used by approved nonpublic schools, including qualifying home schools operating under 3(a), to complete annual reporting requirements.

Michigan Student Assessment Information
Official information about M-STEP, PSAT, the Michigan Merit Examination, and other state assessments that homeschool families may request through their resident district.

Michigan Homeschool Services and Funding Guide
Explains the absence of direct homeschool funding and describes testing, elective courses, driver education, auxiliary services, special education, and dual enrollment.

Michigan Dual Enrollment Program
Official information about eligibility, participating postsecondary courses, school responsibilities, tuition support, and special procedures for home and nonpublic-school students.

Nonpublic School Dual Enrollment Funding
Provides payment and reimbursement guidance for eligible students enrolled through a state-approved nonpublic school.

Optional Michigan State Testing
Home-schooled students may arrange to take state assessments through their resident public school without being enrolled as full-time public-school students.

Michigan Special Education Resources
State information about evaluations, child-find responsibilities, family resources, disability rights, and services that may be available through a registered and approved home school.

Michigan Achievement Scholarship Eligibility
Postsecondary scholarship guidance confirming that homeschool graduates may qualify when their institution accepts their documents as proof of Michigan high school completion.

Michigan Community College Guarantee
A postsecondary program covering eligible in-district community-college tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying recent Michigan high school graduates.

Michigan Individual Income-Tax Credits and Exemptions
The state’s current individual tax-credit information. The listed programs do not include a general K–12 homeschool curriculum credit or deduction.

Private Homeschool Grants
Information about privately funded assistance that may help eligible families with curriculum, testing, tutoring, technology, or other educational needs.

Michigan Guidance on Homeschooling and Online Schools
Explains when online learning remains independent homeschooling and when enrollment with a public school academy makes the student a public-school student.

Michigan Virtual Homeschool Programs
Online middle school, high school, Advanced Placement, world-language, and enrichment courses available directly to Michigan homeschool families.

Michigan Virtual Course Pricing
Current information about direct-enrollment course fees and possible additional materials or textbook expenses.

Michigan Virtual Shared-Time Services
Information about public-district partnerships that may provide eligible non-core virtual electives to private and homeschool students at no charge.

Michigan’s Online Course Catalog
Search statewide and district online courses, including 2026–2027 offerings, course descriptions, dates, providers, enrollment restrictions, and prices.

Michigan Flexible Learning Options
Official state information about virtual education, dual enrollment, career and technical education, alternative education, and other flexible public-school programs.

Michigan Educational Entity Directory
Search current public districts, public school academies, intermediate districts, nonpublic schools, and other recognized Michigan education entities.

Michigan Pupil Accounting Manual — Virtual and Shared-Time Rules
Detailed official guidance concerning virtual courses, part-time public enrollment, shared-time electives, cyber schools, and dual enrollment for homeschool students.

2026–2027 Michigan Homeschool Registration Form
The current optional registration form for homeschool families seeking MDE registration or approval for eligible public-school services and programming.

Michigan Nonpublic and Home School Office
Access current forms, annual manuals, registration information, approved-school lists, reporting resources, and the Nonpublic and Home School Office contact.

NexSys Nonpublic School Reporting
Official system information for approved nonpublic home schools completing annual membership and program reporting.

Create or Access a Michigan Education Information System Account
The account system used to establish access to certain Michigan education reporting and administrative applications.

Michigan School and District Directory
Find the resident public school district, intermediate school district, public academy, or registered nonpublic school for testing, electives, records, services, or dual-enrollment questions.

Michigan Department of Education Contact Information
State contact information and directions for locating the appropriate MDE office or local school district.

Michigan Office of Special Education
Official contacts and resources for evaluations, disability eligibility, parent rights, services plans, dispute resolution, and special-education questions.

Michigan State Assessment Calendars
Current testing windows and schedules for families arranging optional state assessment participation through their resident public school.

Michigan Driver Education and Licensing Requirements
Official requirements for teen driver education, graduated licensing, approved instruction, supervised driving, and road testing.

Michigan Christian Homeschool Network
A statewide Christian organization providing homeschool advocacy, encouragement, educational resources, events, family support, and community connections.

About MiCHN
Learn about the organization’s Christian mission, history, legislative work, family support, leadership, and statewide homeschool advocacy.

MiCHN Michigan Homeschool Law Guide
A family-oriented explanation of exemption 3(f), required subjects, records, graduation, and Michigan’s homeschool history.

Michigan Homeschool Support Group Directory
Find local support groups, co-ops, classes, activities, and family communities in different regions of Michigan.

MiCHN Events and Statewide Activities
Current information about conferences, family events, legislative activities, leadership gatherings, and other Michigan homeschool opportunities.

Michigan Homeschool Graduation and Transcript Guidance
Practical information about high school records, credits, transcripts, graduation requirements, and issuing a parent-directed homeschool diploma.

Michigan Alliance for Families — Homeschool Resources
Statewide information for homeschool families seeking special-education evaluations, disability services, family support, or help understanding available options.

HSLDA Michigan Legal Resources
Supplemental legal information, advocacy, and member assistance from a national homeschool organization.

Michigan Homeschool Groups and Co-op Directory
An independent directory of local groups, co-ops, classes, and activities. Verify current activity and membership policies directly with each organization.