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 1. Am I required to dual enroll my child?
 
Dual enrollment in the public school is an option, not a requirement. The decision as to whether or not a child is dual-enrolled is made by the parent. The Competent Private Instruction Report has a section where parents can request dual enrollment, if they want it. When parents request dual enrollment, the school district receives state funds to provide service for the dual-enrolled student.
 
Access to public school programs, materials or testing services can be obtained through dual enrollment. 

A school district cannot automatically dual-enroll your child. 

2. Is dual enrollment the same as enrollment in a Home School Assistance Program [HSAP]?
 
Dual enrollment is not the same as enrollment in a Home School Assistance Program [HSAP]. A school district must offer dual enrollment, but it does not have to offer a HSAP. Students who are in a HSAP can also be dual-enrolled.

3. Under dual enrollment, is the school district required to give me textbooks and teacher's editions?
 
A school district is only required to provide you with materials that are available on the same basis to regularly enrolled students. They may provide you with teacher's editions, but they are not required to do so.

4. Can my dual-enrolled student play sports or participate in extracurricular activities at the public school?
 
A homeschooled dual-enrolled student can participate in sports and extracurricular activities at a public school on the same basis as regularly enrolled students.

5. Can my dual-enrolled student take classes at the local public school?
 
Dual-enrolled homeschooled students can take classes at the local public school on the same basis as a regularly enrolled student. At least one-fourth of the child's instruction must be by way of competent private instruction and no more than three-fourths via the public school.

6. Can my dual-enrolled student take college classes under the Post Secondary Enrollment Option?
 
Dual-enrolled homeschooled students can utilize the Post Secondary Enrollment Option and take college classes paid for by state funds on the same basis as a regularly enrolled student. At least one-fourth of the child's instruction must be by way of competent private instruction and no more than three-fourths via the Post Secondary Enrollment Option.

7. How can I access dual enrollment for a child who younger or older than the compulsory school attendance age (6-16)?

If your child is younger than 6, or older than 16, on September 15, you can access dual enrollment for that child by filing an abbreviated CPI form filing. Simply complete Items #1, #2 and #9 on the standard CPI form and file it with your local public school district. For more information on filing a CPI form, click here.