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Sample Letter of Intent
(Homeschool as a private school¹)

Dr. Robin G. Jarvis, Director
School Standards, Accountability, and Assistance
P.O. Box 94064-9064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Dear State Superintendent:

We are writing to inform you that, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 17:232 (C)(D), 
(name of your homeschool) began classes on (date) for the school year (1997-98).  
The school will operate at least 185 days of the year. The total enrollment is (# of children.)


Sincerely,

Name,
Address (or place address in body of letter)

Please include the information in bold in your letter.
It is recommended that you send it by certified mail.
You may send a duplicate of the letter of intent and they will 
return it to you with their stamp.

The minimum number of days in a school year is to be no less than 180 days.

This is a letter of intent - it is not applying for approval as a traditional
private school. You are not asking for state approval, simply giving notice that
your children will be homeschooled in your home as a private school and not under
the state home-study program.