Homeschool Tax Deductions and Credits in Wisconsin
No. The state Department of Public Instruction (DPI) says Wisconsin offers no publicly funded financial help for homeschooling families, and the state does not supply curriculum or textbooks.
Why no public money reaches a homeschool
A homeschooled child is not enrolled in the district, so the district receives no state aid for that child. Districts are not obligated to provide materials, though one may choose to help.
A few public options remain. Your child may take up to two courses per semester at any public school, space permitting, and join sports and activities in your home district, paying the same participation fees enrolled students pay. If you suspect a disability, the district evaluates your child at public cost on request.
Who qualifies
A filed PI-1206
These options are for children whose parents have filed the year's home-based program form.
Applying and paying
First step
Ask your district what materials, if any, it lends to homeschooling families before you buy.
What you still pay
You pay for curriculum, books, and any testing you choose; the state requires no tests.
When to apply or file
File the PI-1206 on or before October 15 each school year.
Teaching that takes the work off you
We teach every subject starting at your child's level, grade the work as it is submitted, and keep the attendance, grades, and transcript, so homeschooling asks less of your time.
$149/month per child after the trial.
Sources (2)
Confirm current tax, scholarship, and ESA rules with the program before you rely on them.