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How Ignite Works Nationwide

If you live in Arkansas, your child is enrolled in ICA as a private school student. If you live in any other state, you are legally considered a homeschooler in your state, while ICA provides your instruction, courses, and support. This hybrid model allows us to legally operate across the United States.

Questions?

State-by-State Compliance Guide

LOW-REGULATION STATES

  Homeschooling is simple and requires minimal paperwork. 

Alabama

Parent Requirements: File Church School or Homeschool Enrollment Form with your district.
ICA Provides: Attendance logs, curriculum, and progress reports.

Alaska

Parent Requirements: None.
ICA Provides: Curriculum and academic support.

Arizona

Parent Requirements: File one-time homeschool affidavit.
ICA Provides: Curriculum, transcripts, attendance support.

California

Parent Requirements: File a Private School Affidavit as your own home-based private school.
ICA Provides: Attendance logs, curriculum plans. Note: ICA does not operate as a private school in CA.

Colorado

Parent Requirements: Annual Notice of Intent.
ICA Provides: Curriculum.

Connecticut

Parent Requirements: None.
ICA Provides: Curriculum and optional progress reports.

Delaware

Parent Requirements: Register homeschool online and report attendance.
ICA Provides: Instruction, attendance, progress reports.

Florida

Parent Requirements: Notice of Intent + yearly evaluation.
ICA Provides: Work samples and progress tracking.

Georgia

Parent Requirements: File annual online declaration + monthly attendance.
ICA Provides: Attendance sheets and grades.

Idaho

Parent Requirements: None.
ICA Provides: Curriculum.

Illinois

Parent Requirements: None.
ICA Provides: Complete curriculum.

Indiana

Parent Requirements: Optional online homeschool registration.
ICA Provides: Attendance and curriculum.

Iowa

Parent Requirements: None (if using Independent Private Instruction).
ICA Provides: Curriculum.

Kansas

Parent Requirements: Register homeschool as private school once.
ICA Provides: Curriculum.

Kentucky

Parent Requirements: Notify district annually.
ICA Provides: 180-day schedule, curriculum.

Maine

Parent Requirements: Notice + annual assessment.
ICA Provides: Work samples.

Michigan

Parent Requirements: None.
ICA Provides: Curriculum.

Mississippi

Parent Requirements: Annual certificate of enrollment.
ICA Provides: Curriculum.

Missouri

Parent Requirements: Maintain private records only.
ICA Provides: Optional attendance logs.

Montana

Parent Requirements: Notify district.
ICA Provides: Curriculum.

Nebraska

Parent Requirements: File Exempt School Form annually.
ICA Provides: Curriculum details.

Nevada

Parent Requirements: One-time homeschool notice.
ICA Provides: Curriculum.

New Mexico

Parent Requirements: Annual online declaration.
ICA Provides: Attendance + curriculum.

North Carolina

Parent Requirements: Register a homeschool + maintain attendance.
ICA Provides: Logs + transcripts.

Oklahoma

Parent Requirements: None.
ICA Provides: Curriculum.

South Carolina

Parent Requirements: Join a homeschool accountability association.
ICA Provides: Curriculum + support documents.

South Dakota

Parent Requirements: One-time notification.
ICA Provides: Curriculum.

Tennessee

Parent Requirements: Homeschool independently or join church-related umbrella.
ICA Provides: Curriculum + oversight if needed.

Texas

Parent Requirements: None.
ICA Provides: Curriculum.

Utah

Parent Requirements: One-time affidavit.
ICA Provides: Curriculum.

Vermont

Parent Requirements: Annual notice + progress review.
ICA Provides: Work samples.

Virginia

Parent Requirements: Annual Notice + yearly evaluation.
ICA Provides: Work samples and grades.

Wyoming

Parent Requirements: Submit curriculum outline.
ICA Provides: Syllabus + academic support.

States with Moderate-Regulations

 

Parents must follow clear procedures; ICA provides documentation.

Arkansas (ICA home state)

ICA is a legal private school in Arkansas.
Out-of-state families follow their own state homeschool laws.

Maryland

Parent Requirements: Join umbrella program or complete district portfolio reviews.
ICA Provides: Curriculum + progress reports.

Minnesota

Parent Requirements: Notice of Intent + annual assessment.
ICA Provides: Documentation of progress.

Rhode Island

Parent Requirements: Obtain district approval.
ICA Provides: Curriculum plan + evaluation support.

Washington

Parent Requirements: Notice of Intent + meet hourly instruction expectations.
ICA Provides: Curriculum logs + teacher support if needed.

States with Strict Regulations

 

Parents must file detailed plans and submit evaluations. ICA provides step-by-step documentation.

New York

Parent Requirements:

  • IHIP (Individualized Home Instruction Plan)
  • Quarterly reports
  • Year-end assessment

ICA Provides:

  • Curriculum plan
  • Quarterly progress data
  • Assessment options

Pennsylvania

Parent Requirements:

  • Annual affidavit
  • Immunization records
  • Yearly evaluation

ICA Provides:

  • Portfolio contents
  • Work samples
  • Evaluator recommendations

Massachusetts

Parent Requirements:

  • Submit education plan for approval
  • Provide periodic progress updates

ICA Provides: Curriculum outline, progress materials.

⛔ States Where ICA Must NOT Claim Private-School Status

ICA remains fully allowed as a homeschool umbrella program in all states.
The following states do NOT recognize out-of-state private schools:

  • California
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
  • Massachusetts
  • Maryland
  • Rhode Island
  • Washington
  • Hawaii
  • Louisiana (special rules apply)

Parents in these states should always register as homeschoolers, with ICA providing all academic support.

ICA Documentation Provided to All Families

 

  • Enrollment Verification Letter
  • Curriculum Overview & Daily Schedule
  • Attendance Templates
  • Quarterly Progress Reports
  • Grade Reports & Transcripts
  • Special Education Accommodation Support (if applicable)

Final Notes for Families

 

Ignite Christian Academy remains committed to:

  • legal compliance in all 50 states,
  • transparency with parents,
  • student safety and privacy,
  • high academic and spiritual standards,
  • and supporting families through the homeschool process while providing a fully guided virtual Christian education.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Ignite Learning Center School, please contact us. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are happy to assist you in any way we can.

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1-888-981-9172

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