Homeschool benefits: Lakeville Public School District
Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District 194) reimburses homeschool families for secular textbooks, tests, and instructional materials up to the state per-student rate, which is $138.43 for 2026-27. You file the Student Report for Aids by October 1, then send dated receipts with the Home School Reimbursement Form; last year's receipts were due June 10.
Who qualifies
Registered with Lakeville
Your homeschool must be registered with Lakeville Area Schools, and the district office checks that your aid report was submitted before it pays.
Filed the Student Report for Aids
Send the Student Report for Aids to Nonpublic Students by October 1. The state counts only students requested by September 15.
Has a W-9 on file
Send an IRS W-9 one time. Send a new one if your name or address changes.
Buys secular items
All items must be secular, designed for your child's individual use, and available to Minnesota public school students.
What it is worth
The Minnesota Department of Education's 2026-27 rate memo sets $138.43 per pupil; Lakeville's rate page still shows the 2025-26 rate of $132.98 for grades K-12.
- One student
- $138.43
- Two students
- $276.86
- Three students
- $415.29
- Four students
- $553.72
- 2025-26 rate, for comparison
- $132.98
Lakeville has not posted its 2026-27 receipt window yet, so ask the Business Services Controller for the date before you buy.
From filing to reimbursement
- By October 1
File the aid report
Send the Student Report for Aids to Nonpublic Students and, the first time, a W-9.
- From July 1
Buy and keep receipts
In the last posted cycle, receipts dated July 1 through June 10 counted for the school year.
- By the receipt deadline
Send the reimbursement form
List each purchase on the Home School Reimbursement Form and send it with dated receipts to StudentServices@isd194.org or 17630 Juniper Path, Suite A, Lakeville.
- After review
District checks and pays
The district office confirms your aid report, receipt dates, and that items are secular, then approves the reimbursement.
- Each year
File again
Send a new Student Report for Aids by October 1 every year.
What it pays for
Covered
- Textbooks, workbooks, and e-books
- Manipulatives, games, flashcards, and learning kits
- Instructional software
- Standardized tests
Not covered
- Religious materials
- Paper, pencils, and other consumable supplies
- Instructional equipment
- Library and reference books
Who to contact
The district's primary homeschool contact answers general questions, and the Business Services Controller handles pupil aid entitlements.
Sophia.Webster@isd194.org 952-232-2012 Reimbursement rates
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
- Is Lakeville's rate the same for every grade?
- Yes. Lakeville applies one rate to all students in grades K-12.
- Why does Lakeville want a W-9?
- To pay you. Lakeville needs one W-9 on file, and a new one only if your name or address changes.
- Who answers questions about the aid amount?
- The Business Services Controller, at Jack.Baker@isd194.org, answers questions about pupil aid entitlements and material requests.
- Can my homeschooled child join activities?
- Lakeville does not say on its page. It lists activities directors as homeschool contacts, so email the District Activities Director at Michael.Zweber@isd194.org.
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