Homeschooling in Connecticut, planned for you
Start with a clear view of Connecticut's notice, subject, attendance, assessment, and recordkeeping rules—then turn them into a homeschool year that works for your family.
Last reviewed August 5, 2026. This guide is informational, not legal advice; verify requirements with Connecticut and your local district before acting.
Connecticut requirements at a glance
This is the parent-led route most families use. If you enroll through an umbrella, private school, tutor, or public program, that option may have different rules.
- For the 2026-27 school year, the state notice-of-intent procedure remains voluntary. A new annual intent-to-educate form begins with the 2028-29 school year.
- Provide instruction in reading, writing, spelling, English grammar, geography, arithmetic, U.S. history and citizenship, and other subjects named in the compulsory-instruction law.
- No homeschool-specific statewide day or hour minimum is currently stated.
- No mandatory statewide homeschool test or portfolio review currently applies; the longstanding state-guideline review is voluntary.
- Parents do not currently need a teaching credential. New withdrawal and safety procedures begin in the 2027-28 school year, so confirm the process before withdrawing then.
Filing dates to put on your calendar
- Starting with 2028-29, the annual intent-to-educate form is due October 1. Different withdrawal procedures begin in 2027-28.
Governing authority: Connecticut General Statutes § 10-184 and Public Act 26-37. Local procedures and alternative legal options can add detail.
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Connecticut homeschool FAQ
The short version of the questions parents ask before filing, choosing subjects, and setting the school calendar.
Is homeschooling legal in Connecticut?
Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Connecticut when a family follows the applicable compulsory-education rules. For the 2026-27 school year, the state notice-of-intent procedure remains voluntary. A new annual intent-to-educate form begins with the 2028-29 school year. Requirements can change, so verify your plan with the relevant state agency or local district before you begin.
Do I need to notify the state or district to homeschool in Connecticut?
For the 2026-27 school year, the state notice-of-intent procedure remains voluntary. A new annual intent-to-educate form begins with the 2028-29 school year.
What subjects are required for homeschoolers in Connecticut?
Provide instruction in reading, writing, spelling, English grammar, geography, arithmetic, U.S. history and citizenship, and other subjects named in the compulsory-instruction law.
How many homeschool days or hours are required in Connecticut?
No homeschool-specific statewide day or hour minimum is currently stated.
Does Connecticut require homeschool testing or a portfolio?
No mandatory statewide homeschool test or portfolio review currently applies; the longstanding state-guideline review is voluntary.
Informational, not legal advice. Laws, agency forms, and local procedures can change. Verify current requirements with the relevant Connecticut agency and your local district.
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