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Home Education

Section 3321.042 of the Ohio Revised Code

Effective:
October 3, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly

(A) As used in this section, "home education" means the education of a child, between the ages of six and eighteen years of age, that is directed by the child's parent. "Home education" does not include education provided to a child who is enrolled full time in a public or chartered nonpublic school.

(B) A child receiving home education in the subject areas of English language arts, mathematics, science, history, government, and social studies is exempt from section 3321.04 of the Revised Code.

(C) Within five calendar days after commencing home education, moving into a new school district, or withdrawing from a public or nonpublic school, and by the thirtieth day of August each year thereafter, the parent or guardian of a child receiving a home education shall transmit a notice to the superintendent of the child's school district of residence. The notice shall provide the parent's name and address, the child's name, and an assurance that the child will receive education in the subject areas required under this section. The child's exemption under this section is effective immediately upon receipt of notice. The district superintendent shall provide a written acknowledgment of the superintendent's receipt of the notice to the parent or guardian not later than fourteen calendar days after receiving the notice. A child exempt under this section shall not be required to be excused under section 3321.04 of the Revised Code.

(D) A child that is being enrolled in a public school following any period of home education shall be placed in the appropriate grade level, without discrimination or prejudice, based on the policies of the child's district of residence.

(E) This section shall not be subject to any rules adopted by the director of education and workforce and the department of education and workforce.

(F) If there is evidence that a child exempt under this section is not receiving an education in the subject areas required under this section, then that child may be subject to section 3321.19 of the Revised Code.

Available Versions of this Section

October 3, 2023 – Enacted by House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly

Home Education FAQ

Is online school considered home education?
Students enrolled in a state-approved public online/virtual school are still considered public school students, not homeschooled.

Can my student(s) participate in extracurricular activities?  
Resident students receiving home education in accordance with State law shall be offered the same opportunities to participate in District extracurricular activities at the school to which the students would be assigned. Students must be of the appropriate age and grade level as determined by the Superintendent and must fulfill the same academic, non-academic and financial requirements as any other participant.

What if I choose to re-enroll my student(s) to Canal Winchester Local Schools?
Re-enrollment is addressed under section D as part of Ohio Revised Code 3321.042.  Our District will work with you to navigate the enrollment process.  Begin your re-enrollment by going to the Enrollment part of our website.


How will high school credits be awarded upon re-enrollment?
Students shall receive credit for their academic work on the following basis:

  1. to receive credit in English language arts, social studies, mathematics, and/or science, the student must receive a passing grade in the final examination in the subject, plus satisfactory completion of any academic projects the student must complete to demonstrate competence in the subject area.
  2. to receive credit in courses other than English language arts, social studies, mathematics, and/or science, the student must demonstrate proficiency (i.e., a level of academic achievement) as determined by the building administrator and the guidance counselor.

In accordance with Board Policy 5463, no letter or number grades will be recorded for courses for which credit is granted. Credit will be issued on a pass/fail (P/F) basis and the transcript will indicate "home education" credit, as applicable. The credit will be recognized for high school graduation requirements. Students entering school at any point following the conclusion of the first grading period will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis for competency in the course work dealt with during the grading period(s).


The maximum number of credits a student may receive for each year of academic study is 7.25 credits which is equivalent to the maximum number of credits a student may earn while attending the high school. Credits will be awarded for home education only during the years for which an approval letter is on file in the County Superintendent's.

Procedures for Determining Grade Point Average (GPA)/Class Rank/Transcripts

  1. Students entering the high school shall have no established grade point average (GPA) or class rank until they have completed two (2) semesters.
  2. Inclusion of the student in graduation honors such as Valedictorian, Salutorian, or Distinguished Scholar shall occur if the student has been enrolled for three (3) consecutive semesters. 

Graduation and Commencement Exercises

  1. Before a diploma will be presented, the student must meet all of the Board's graduation requirements.
  2. For a student to qualify for participation in the commencement exercises, s/he must be enrolled in the high school for one (1) semester.