Connecticut homeschool laws
Requirements summary
Connecticut currently has no statutory notice-of-intent requirement, but that is changing. Under Public Act 26-37, starting July 1, 2027, withdrawing a child from public school to homeschool requires an in-person withdrawal form and a Department of Children and Families records check of the adults in the household, and starting with the 2028-29 school year, parents must file an annual intent to educate form with their district by October 1.
You can generally start without filing paperwork with the state or district.
Note: Connecticut enacted HB 5468 as Public Act 26-37 in 2026. Until July 1, 2027, no notice is required to homeschool. Starting July 1, 2027, a parent withdrawing a child from public school to homeschool must sign a withdrawal form in person at the school district office, and the district runs a Department of Children and Families records check on every person aged 18 or older living with the child. The withdrawal is not effective if any of them is on the state child abuse and neglect registry or is under an active DCF investigation. Starting with the 2028-29 school year, parents must submit an intent to educate form to their district office by October 1 each year, or within 14 days of moving into a district. Confirm details with the state Department of Education, which must publish the forms by July 1, 2027.
Notice and filing deadlines
No fixed yearly filing date is listed for Connecticut. The summary above explains when, or whether, a notice is due.
Required subjects
- Reading
- Writing
- Spelling
- English grammar
- Geography
- Arithmetic
- United States history
- Citizenship
Hours and days of instruction
Our summary does not list a specific hour or day count for Connecticut.
Testing and evaluation
Our summary does not list a testing or evaluation requirement for Connecticut.
Recordkeeping
Our summary does not list a state recordkeeping requirement for Connecticut. Keeping attendance, a reading log, and work samples is still wise if you move or re-enroll.
Pre-filled filing draft
Not yet. HomeStudyPath does not have a pre-filled filing draft for Connecticut, but it can still remind you of any deadlines listed above.
Official sources
This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. Always confirm with the official sources above.
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