The compulsory age for school attendance in Ohio is ages 6-18.  Parents have two options for homeschooling in Ohio.

OPTION 1:  Establish and operate a home school

Attendance:  900 hours per year

Required Subjects:  Language arts, geography, U.S. and Ohio history, government, math, health, physical education, fine arts, first aid and science

Qualifications:  High school diploma, GED, test scores showing high school equivalence, or work under a person with a baccalaureate degree until child’s test scores show proficiency or parent earns diploma or GED

Notice:  Submit an annual notice of intent to the local superintendent

Recordkeeping:  None

Testing:  Submit with renewal notification either: 1) standardized test scores, or 2) a written narrative showing satisfactory academic progress, or 3) an approved alternative assessment

Option 2:  Establish a Non-Chartered School ("08 School")

Attendance:  182 days per year for at least 5 hours each day, excluding recess

Subjects:  Language arts, geography, U.S. and Ohio history, government, math, science, health, physical education, fine arts (including music), first aid, safety, and fire prevention
Qualifications:  Primary teacher must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from a recognized college or university. Non-degreed "teacher's aides" may provide direct instruction up to 12 hours a week

Notice:  File annual "report" with Ohio Department of Education by September 30, and with treasurer of local board of education within first two weeks of school

Recordkeeping:  None

Testing:  None