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Illinois homeschool & equivalency guide
General information, not legal advice. Check your state’s current rules. Requirements depend on the legal route you choose; age alone does not establish exam eligibility.
Homeschool notice & assessment
The book’s requirement summary has not yet been fully verified against accessible current official sources. Use the official guidance below before making decisions.
Education agency & contacts
Illinois State Board of Education
Appendix B, p. 351. Homeschool oversight and adult education may be handled by different agencies.
High school equivalency
Confirm available exams and eligibility directly with the policy sources below. The book’s age and exam summary is withheld here until current-source verification is complete.
Source review
The printed appendices report a review date of October 20, 2026. Website source check: 2026-11-01.
Official FAQ confirms no longer collecting homeschool forms and no reporting/testing requirements; fetched FAQ does not establish English/required-subject clause. GED ages 18,17 and approved age-16 categories supported. HiSET blocked 403.
Sources can change after review. Confirm every deadline and requirement directly with the responsible agency before acting.