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Virginia Homeschool Requirements

Moderate Regulation

Virginia requires two separate annual deadlines that are easy to conflate: a notice of intent due August 15 at the start of the year, and evidence of academic progress due the following August 1, nearly a full year later (Code of Va. §22.1-254.1). The 180-day figure is confirmed correct.

180

days/year

Required

notification

Required

testing

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Notification

Required

Deadline: notice of intent due August 15 annually; evidence of progress is due separately, by August 1 of the following school year

Testing

Required

Frequency: annual (a nationally-normed test at or above the 4th stanine, ACT/SAT/PSAT equivalent, or a qualified evaluator's letter/portfolio)

Instructional Days Required

180days per year

Report Frequency

annual

Submission Method

local division superintendent — district-specific, no unified statewide portal (some divisions run their own systems, e.g. ParentVUE)

Key Deadlines

Notification Deadline

notice of intent due August 15 annually; evidence of progress is due separately, by August 1 of the following school year

Testing Requirement

annual (a nationally-normed test at or above the 4th stanine, ACT/SAT/PSAT equivalent, or a qualified evaluator's letter/portfolio)

Report Due

annual

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the homeschool requirements in Virginia?+
Virginia requires two separate annual deadlines that are easy to conflate: a notice of intent due August 15 at the start of the year, and evidence of academic progress due the following August 1, nearly a full year later (Code of Va. §22.1-254.1). The 180-day figure is confirmed correct.
How many instructional days are required for homeschooling in Virginia?+
Virginia requires 180 instructional days per year for homeschooling families.
Does Virginia require notification to homeschool?+
Yes, Virginia requires families to submit notification to homeschool. The deadline is notice of intent due August 15 annually; evidence of progress is due separately, by August 1 of the following school year.
Does Virginia require standardized testing for homeschoolers?+
Yes, Virginia requires testing for homeschool students. Testing frequency: annual (a nationally-normed test at or above the 4th stanine, ACT/SAT/PSAT equivalent, or a qualified evaluator's letter/portfolio).
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