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Any parent may educate a child at home. The parent does not have to have a teaching certificate or meet any education requirements.
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According to Section 167.031 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri a parent or guardian of a child, between seven and sixteen years of age, shall cause the child to attend regularly some public, private, parochial, parish, home school or a combination of such schools.
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If a parent decides to home school, he or she shall offer 1,000 hours of instruction during the school year, with at least 600 hours in the basics, which will be in reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. At least 400 of the 600 hours shall occur in the home location.
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The school year is defined as beginning July 1 and ending the next June 30.
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A parent who is home schooling a child must maintain the following records: |
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A plan book, diary, daily log, or other written record indicating the subjects taught and the activities engaged in with the student. |
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A portfolio containing samples of the student's academic work. |
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A record of evaluation of the student's academic progress. |
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Other written, or credible evidence equivalent to a, b, and c. |
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Handicapped children attending a home school program may receive special education services provided by the local school district, in accordance with Section 162.996 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri and State Plan for Special Education.
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The law is permissive in the area of registering. The statute says the parent may notify the superintendent of schools or the recorder of county deeds in the county where the parents reside. This is to be done before September 1 annually. However, the law says may, and it is not mandatory.
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