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Connecticut Homeschool Requirements

No Notice Required

Connecticut currently requires no notification, testing, or approval for homeschooling. This is changing: Public Act 26-37 (HB 5468, signed May 26, 2026) creates Connecticut's first homeschool oversight law, adding an annual "intent to educate" form, a one-time background check when withdrawing a child to homeschool, and automatic notice to the state's child welfare agency on withdrawal. None of this is in effect yet, it phases in starting July 1, 2027, with the first annual forms due July 1, 2028. Verify current requirements against the Connecticut State Department of Education website.

180

days/year

Not required

notification

Not required

testing

Public schools in Connecticut typically start school on Aug 25, 2026. Each district sets its own date, so yours may differ.

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This data was last checked against official sources on August 3, 2026. Laws change, so if something looks off or your state updated its requirements since then, confirm current details on your state's official homeschool page or use the correction form below.

Notification

Not required

Testing

Not required

Required Subjects

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Spelling
  • English Grammar
  • Geography
  • Arithmetic
  • United States History
  • Citizenship

Instructional Days Required

180days per year

Report Frequency

none

Submission Method

N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the homeschool requirements in Connecticut?+
Connecticut currently requires no notification, testing, or approval for homeschooling. This is changing: Public Act 26-37 (HB 5468, signed May 26, 2026) creates Connecticut's first homeschool oversight law, adding an annual "intent to educate" form, a one-time background check when withdrawing a child to homeschool, and automatic notice to the state's child welfare agency on withdrawal. None of this is in effect yet, it phases in starting July 1, 2027, with the first annual forms due July 1, 2028. Verify current requirements against the Connecticut State Department of Education website.
How many instructional days are required for homeschooling in Connecticut?+
Connecticut requires 180 instructional days per year for homeschooling families.
Does Connecticut require notification to homeschool?+
No, Connecticut does not require notification to homeschool.
Does Connecticut require standardized testing for homeschoolers?+
No, Connecticut does not require standardized testing for homeschool students.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Connecticut?+
Connecticut requires the following subjects to be taught: Reading, Writing, Spelling, English Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, United States History, Citizenship.
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