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2026 State Guide
Homeschooling in Connecticut: Requirements & Rules
Homeschooling is legal in Connecticut, and requirements are minimal — typically a simple notification. Here’s everything you need to stay compliant, in plain English.
- Regulation level
- Low
- Notification
- Not required
- Instruction time
- No state mandate
- Required subjects
- 10 subjects
- Assessment
- Not required
- Recordkeeping
- Not mandated
- Compulsory ages
- 5–18
Notification
Connecticut does not require notification to begin homeschooling.
No notification required by state law, though local districts sometimes request it.
Instruction time
Connecticut sets no statewide requirement for days or hours of instruction.
No statutory day or hour mandate for homeschoolers; 180 days appears only in the state's voluntary suggested procedures.
Required subjects
- Reading
- Writing
- Spelling
- English
- Geography
- Arithmetic
- U.S. history
- Connecticut history
- Health
- Physical education
Required: reading, writing, spelling, English grammar, geography, arithmetic, US history, CT history, health, and PE.
Assessment & testing
No statewide testing or assessment is required in Connecticut.
No assessment requirement.
Recordkeeping
Connecticut has no formal recordkeeping mandate — but attendance, hours, and work samples are still worth keeping: they make transcripts and evaluations painless, and protect you if your situation is ever questioned.
No state recordkeeping requirement.
Parent qualifications
None required.
Good to know
Heads up: a new Connecticut law requires a notice of intent starting July 1, 2028 (and background checks for public-school withdrawals starting July 1, 2027).
Track Connecticut’s requirements automatically
Homeschool Wizard logs your school days, hours, and subjects against Connecticut’s rules — and turns them into portfolio PDFs, transcripts, and report cards when you need them. Free for one student.
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Frequently asked questions
Is homeschooling legal in Connecticut?
Yes — homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. In Connecticut, requirements are minimal — typically a simple notification. Children ages 5–18 fall under compulsory education law.
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Connecticut?
No. Connecticut does not require families to notify the state or district to begin homeschooling. No notification required by state law, though local districts sometimes request it.
How many days or hours of instruction does Connecticut require?
Connecticut sets no statewide day or hour mandate for homeschoolers. No statutory day or hour mandate for homeschoolers; 180 days appears only in the state's voluntary suggested procedures.
What subjects are required in Connecticut?
Connecticut requires: Reading, Writing, Spelling, English, Geography, Arithmetic, U.S. history, Connecticut history, Health, Physical education. Required: reading, writing, spelling, English grammar, geography, arithmetic, US history, CT history, health, and PE.
Is testing or assessment required for homeschoolers in Connecticut?
No statewide assessment is required in Connecticut. No assessment requirement.
What records do homeschoolers need to keep in Connecticut?
Connecticut has no formal recordkeeping mandate — but keeping attendance, hours, and work samples is strongly recommended: it protects you if requirements change or your situation is ever questioned, and it makes transcripts possible later. No state recordkeeping requirement.
Official sources
Verify current requirements with the Connecticut Department of Education and HSLDA’s Connecticut page.
Not legal advice. This data is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Homeschool laws change frequently. Always verify requirements with your state's Department of Education or a qualified homeschool legal organization before making compliance decisions. Requirements shown were last verified 2026-09.