Member schools have chosen to have the South Central Ohio Educational Service Center Attendance Department manage the Notification of Home Schooling for each School District. Our department receives all information from parents wishing to Home School their children, checks to make sure all information is in place, and issues the Excuse from Compulsory Attendance for purposes of Home Schooling.
A parent may request that his/her child be excused from compulsory school attendance for home education purposes. Under this option, the parent/guardian selects the curriculum and educational materials and takes responsibility for educating the child. Home education is recognized by section 3321.04 http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3321.04 of the Ohio Revised Code and section 3301-34 http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3301.34 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
The parent or guardian must notify the superintendent of the Public School District of residence of his/her intent to Home Educate a child of compulsory school age. The notification must include intent to Home School along with the name and date of birth of the student, including a curriculum outline and a list of books or learning materials to be used for the year for informational purposes only.