Homeschool Forms and Guidelines
Minnesota state law requires that homeschool educators register all compulsory-aged students (ages 7-17 as of October 1) each year. Registration for each school year is due to the school district by October 1; or, within 15 days of withdrawing from a public school.
First-Time Homeschool Families
First-time homeschool families, as well as families returning to homeschooling after a gap of more than one year in the Centennial School District, must submit an Initial Registration Form. This form may be completed online, or you may download the form and return it by email or mail.
Returning Homeschool Families
Returning homeschool families must submit a Letter of Intent to Continue. This form may be completed online, or you may download the form and return it by email or mail.
Online Letter of Intent to Continue
Letter of Intent to Continue (PDF)
Immunizations
Report immunizations if they are not already on file with the school district or if your student is entering Grade 7. Families choosing not to provide immunization records must submit the appropriate immunization exemption form, which includes a notarized statement for conscientious objection or a medical exemption signed by a healthcare provider.
MN K-12 Medical and Non-Medical Exemption Form
Special Education Services Offered by Centennial School District 12
State and federal laws require every school district to identify students, both public and nonpublic, who may be eligible for special education and related services. In Minnesota, homeschools are classified as nonpublic schools. Centennial School District has a dedicated special education team that provides intervention supports, conducts evaluations, and delivers specialized instruction and related services.
For additional information on accessing related services, please contact our Student Services office at 763-792-5235.
Homeschool Aid and Reimbursement Forms
If you plan to request reimbursement of valid expenses, you must submit a Student Report for Aids to Nonpublic Students form each year by October 1.
Student Report for Aids to Nonpublic Students 2026-2027 coming soon...
Important: The Student Report for Aids form must be submitted as a hard copy. You may mail it or deliver it in person to:
Centennial ISD 12, Attn: Homeschool Liaison, 4707 North Rd, Circle Pines, MN 55014You may request reimbursement of valid expenses after January, using the request for payment form, provided your Student Report for Aids form was submitted by October 1.
Centennial Reimbursement Request 2026-2027 coming soon...
Reimbursement requests for the 2026-2027 school year are due April 30, 2027.