Does a home school student have to be in school 180 days?
In 1993, the Michigan Supreme Court in Clonlara, Inc. v. State Board of Education (442 Mich 252) ruled that the Nonpublic School Act did not require a nonpublic school or a home school to be in session for 180 days required for public schools. Plain English Answer: The student has to be “in school” only as long as the parent/program determines is necessary to pass the class. Back to top.