Homeschooling in Vermont, planned for you
Start with a clear view of Vermont'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 Vermont and your local district before acting.
Vermont 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.
- Send an annual home-study enrollment notice to the Vermont Agency of Education and keep its written acknowledgement.
- Teach communication and number skills, citizenship/history/government, physical and health education, literature, natural sciences, and fine arts.
- Attest to the equivalent of 175 days of instruction, with adaptations allowed for documented disabilities.
- Assess progress annually by an allowed method and keep the result; it no longer needs to be submitted routinely with the next notice.
- Parents do not need a teaching credential or degree.
Filing dates to put on your calendar
- File annually before the child begins home study; the Agency has 10 business days to acknowledge a complete notice.
Governing authority: Vermont Statutes Title 16, §§ 11(a)(21) and 166b. Local procedures and alternative legal options can add detail.
How Kuraplan helps you meet them
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Records from completed work
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Vermont homeschool FAQ
The short version of the questions parents ask before filing, choosing subjects, and setting the school calendar.
Is homeschooling legal in Vermont?
Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Vermont when a family follows the applicable compulsory-education rules. Send an annual home-study enrollment notice to the Vermont Agency of Education and keep its written acknowledgement. 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 Vermont?
Send an annual home-study enrollment notice to the Vermont Agency of Education and keep its written acknowledgement.
What subjects are required for homeschoolers in Vermont?
Teach communication and number skills, citizenship/history/government, physical and health education, literature, natural sciences, and fine arts.
How many homeschool days or hours are required in Vermont?
Attest to the equivalent of 175 days of instruction, with adaptations allowed for documented disabilities.
Does Vermont require homeschool testing or a portfolio?
Assess progress annually by an allowed method and keep the result; it no longer needs to be submitted routinely with the next notice.
Informational, not legal advice. Laws, agency forms, and local procedures can change. Verify current requirements with the relevant Vermont agency and your local district.
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