Illinois Homeschool Documents & Templates
Every document you need to homeschool legally in Illinois, based on 105 ILCS 5/26-1.
These are general templates for Home-Based Private School. Our free wizard generates personalized documents with your name, address, and district filled in.
What documents do you need?
Illinois does not require any documents to homeschool under this pathway. You can start whenever you're ready.
If withdrawing from school
- Status
- Not required, but recommended to prevent truancy concerns
- Send to
- school principal or registrar
Not legally required but strongly recommended to prevent truancy referrals under 105 ILCS 5/26-2a. State that the child is being withdrawn to attend a private school. You are not required to name the school, provide a curriculum, or seek permission. Send via certified mail or obtain written acknowledgment.
105 ILCS 5/26-2a (truancy investigation; withdrawal letter recommended to avoid referral)
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Get your Illinois documentsRequirements sourced from 105 ILCS 5/26-1. Verified against primary legal sources. Last verified: March 2026