MO HB752

Repeals and reenacts section 167.031 of Missouri law to modify compulsory school attendance requirements for children ages 7 through the compulsory attendance age for their district.

Allows children ages 5-7 to be excused from school enrollment upon written parental request for reasons including transfer to another school, health reasons, or if parents believe withdrawal serves the child's best interests after discussing options with school officials.

Defines "home school" as a non-profit educational institution with no more than four unrelated students that provides private or religious-based instruction without charging tuition or fees.

Requires home school parents to maintain records including lesson plans, work portfolios, and academic evaluations, and provide at least 1,000 hours of annual instruction with at least 600 hours in core subjects (reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, science).

Prohibits state agencies from dictating curriculum to private, parochial, or home schools and protects religious schools' right to include or exclude concepts based on religious doctrine; establishes that students 16 and older can complete compulsory attendance through home school with a written statement of compliance.