Iowa Homeschool Requirements
Medium Regulation
Iowa offers multiple homeschool options with varying requirements.
Iowa Quick Facts
- • Four legal options available
- • Most choose Competent Private Instruction (CPI)
- • Annual testing or portfolio required
- • Parent must have teaching license or use licensed teacher
Legal Options
Option 1: Competent Private Instruction (CPI)
Most common; parent must have teaching license or use licensed teacher
Option 2: Independent Private Instruction (IPI)
No teacher certification required, more requirements
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