Homeschool benefits: Jordan Public School District
Jordan Public Schools (Independent School District 717) reimburses homeschool families for textbooks, standardized tests, and instructional materials through the state Aids to Nonpublic Students program, at the state rate of $138.43 per student for 2026-27. The September 15, 2026 deadline for the Student Report for Aids has passed, so ask the district office whether it still accepts this year's report. Final receipts are due May 1, and reimbursed materials belong to the district.
Who qualifies
Registered with Jordan
Return the Letter of Intent to Continue or the Initial Registration Form to the District Office by September 15, including your testing information.
Filed the aid report
The state requires the Student Report for Aids to Nonpublic Students, which Jordan asks for by September 15 along with your registration.
Buys secular materials
Textbooks, tests, and materials must be secular and meant for your child's individual use. Everything you are reimbursed for becomes Jordan School District property.
What it is worth
The Minnesota Department of Education's 2026-27 rate memo sets $138.43 per pupil, up from the $132.98 Jordan listed in its 2025-26 family letter.
- One student
- $138.43
- Two students
- $276.86
- Three students
- $415.29
- Four students
- $553.72
Jordan's homeschool page and forms are still labeled 2025-26, so ask the Director of Teaching and Learning for the 2026-27 receipt deadline before you buy.
From filing to reimbursement
- By September 15
Send forms and aid report
Return your Letter of Intent or Initial Registration and the Student Report for Aids to 500 Sunset Drive, Suite 1, Jordan, MN 55352.
- By October 31
Order fall tests if wanted
Fall testing through the University of Minnesota is optional. Jordan does not order the required tests for you.
- By January 5
Ask about state tests
Contact the Director of Teaching and Learning if your child wants to take the state Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA).
- By April 15
Order spring tests
Spring testing is mandatory if your child did not test in the fall.
- By May 1
Send receipts
Send all receipts for testing and instructional supplies to the District Office to claim final reimbursement.
What it pays for
Covered
- Textbooks
- Standardized tests
- Individualized instructional materials
- Counseling about testing and college applications for grades 7-12
Not covered
- Ownership of reimbursed materials
- Borrowing other district textbooks or materials
Who to contact
The Director of Teaching and Learning handles homeschool registration, testing questions, and state assessments.
ehjelmeland@isd717.org 952-492-4486 Homeschool information
Homeschool rules and statewide help in Minnesota
You must file the initial report by October 1 of the first instructional year after the child turns seven, or after establishing a new resident district. You must file within 15 days of withdrawing a child seven or older from public school, or of moving out of a district. You must file annual continuation letters by October 1 for the required ages.
Minnesota sets these rules:
- Subjects: Teach reading, writing, literature, fine arts, math, science, history, geography, economics, government, citizenship, health, and PE. Instruction and materials are in English unless the statutory language-program exception applies.
- Testing: Annual nationally normed achievement test for ages 7–16, plus certain 16–17-year-olds first reported after age 16. Agree on the test, administration, and location with the superintendent. State-recognized accredited instruction is exempt.
- Records: Unless the accreditation exemption applies, keep schedules, materials, assessment methods, and proof of testing. Keep immunization or exemption records for five years after adulthood. File immunization statements by October 1 of the first homeschool year and grade 7.
- Teachers: A parent may teach without a degree if the assessment requirements are met. Other instructors need a qualifying license, licensed supervision, bachelor’s degree, or recognized accredited-school route.
Read the Minnesota homeschooling guide See statewide programs in Minnesota
Questions parents ask
- We missed September 15. Can we still get Jordan aid?
- Probably not. The state does not reimburse requests made after September 15, so call the District Office about this year and plan to file by September 15 next year.
- Can I borrow other textbooks from Jordan?
- No. Apart from the textbook loan program, homeschooled students cannot borrow textbooks or materials from their resident district.
- What health services can my child get?
- Participating families can have their children included in the school nurse's health, vision, and scoliosis screenings. Call the nurse at 952-492-4232.
- Can my child join activities or sports?
- Yes. Homeschool students can take part in Jordan's extracurricular activities under state law, following Minnesota State High School League and district rules.
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