1. Any parent may educate a child at home. They do not have to have a teaching certificate or meet any education requirements.
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2. As of August 28, 1993, a parent or guardian of a child, 7 to 16 years of age, is required to have the child regularly attend some public, private, parochial, parish, home school or a combination of such schools.
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3. A home schooling parent must provide 1,000 hours of instruction during the school year (July 1 - the next June 30), with at least 600 hours in the basics, such as reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. At least 400 of the 600 hours must be taught in the home location.
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4. A parent who is home schooling a child must maintain the following records:

a. A plan book, diary, daily log, or other written record indicating the subjects taught and the activities engaged in with the student.
b. A portfolio containing samples of the student's academic work.
c. A record of evaluation of the student's academic progress.

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5. Handicapped children attending a home school program may receive special education services provided by the local school district, in accordance with Section 162.996 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri and State Plan for Special Education.
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6. The law says the homeschooling parent "may" notify the superintendent of schools or the recorder of county deeds in the county where the parents reside. As the law states "may", it is not mandatory.