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2026 State Guide
Homeschooling in Vermont: Requirements & Rules
Homeschooling is legal in Vermont, and families face substantial notification, instruction, and assessment requirements. Here’s everything you need to stay compliant, in plain English.
- Regulation level
- High
- Notification
- Annual notice
- Instruction time
- 175 days/year
- Required subjects
- 9 subjects
- Assessment
- Required
- Recordkeeping
- Required
- Compulsory ages
- 6–16
Notification
Vermont requires annual notice, due annual.
File annual enrollment notice with the Vermont Agency of Education. First-year families must also submit a detailed 'Student Narrative' plan.
Instruction time
Vermont requires 175 days of instruction per school year.
Minimum 175 hours (not days) per year — note this is hours, not days, which is unusually low.
Required subjects
- Reading
- Writing
- Mathematics
- Science
- History
- Civics
- Arts
- Health
- Physical education
Required: reading, writing, mathematics, science, history and civics, arts, health, and PE.
Assessment & testing
Vermont requires periodic assessment of homeschooled students.
Annual assessment required — portfolio review, standardized test, or evaluation by a certified teacher.
Recordkeeping
Vermont requires homeschool families to maintain records.
Portfolio required, submitted annually.
Parent qualifications
None required.
Good to know
Vermont requires a detailed 'Student Narrative' for first-year homeschoolers.
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Frequently asked questions
Is homeschooling legal in Vermont?
Yes — homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. In Vermont, families face substantial notification, instruction, and assessment requirements. Children ages 6–16 fall under compulsory education law.
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Vermont?
Yes. Vermont requires annual notice — annual. File annual enrollment notice with the Vermont Agency of Education. First-year families must also submit a detailed 'Student Narrative' plan.
How many days or hours of instruction does Vermont require?
Vermont requires 175 days of instruction per year. Minimum 175 hours (not days) per year — note this is hours, not days, which is unusually low.
What subjects are required in Vermont?
Vermont requires: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, History, Civics, Arts, Health, Physical education. Required: reading, writing, mathematics, science, history and civics, arts, health, and PE.
Is testing or assessment required for homeschoolers in Vermont?
Yes — Vermont has an assessment requirement. Annual assessment required — portfolio review, standardized test, or evaluation by a certified teacher.
What records do homeschoolers need to keep in Vermont?
Vermont requires families to keep homeschool records. Portfolio required, submitted annually.
Official sources
Verify current requirements with the Vermont Department of Education and HSLDA’s Vermont 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.