Getting to Success · State companion
Wisconsin 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
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Appendix B, p. 354. Homeschool oversight and adult education may be handled by different agencies.
High school equivalency
Exams: GED
18 years 6 months; age 17 requires a qualifying section 118.15 contract or approved correctional/Challenge Academy arrangement.
Appendix C, p. 360, with official-source corrections where needed. Residency, withdrawal, identification, consent, and online versus test-center rules may also apply.
Source review
The printed appendices report a review date of October 20, 2026. Website source check: 2026-11-01.
DPI current page confirms annual PI-1206 and 875 hours/sequential instruction, but reviewed content did not expose October 15 deadline or explicit absence of statewide tests; attempted supplementary FAQ returned 404. GED age 18 years 6 months and restricted age-17 contract/correctional/Challenge arrangements match.
Sources can change after review. Confirm every deadline and requirement directly with the responsible agency before acting.