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Connecticut · Light-touch
Connecticut does not ask you to file anything before you begin. Here is what the state does expect, and what it leaves entirely to you.
VerifiedMarch 2026
Written from Connecticut's own rules. If a step is missing below, it is because your state does not ask for it.
Withdraw from the school your child attends now
If your child is currently enrolled in a public school, tell the school in writing that you are moving to home education. Keep a dated copy for yourself — it is the record that closes out their enrollment.
There is no notice to file
Connecticut does not ask you to notify anyone before you begin. You can start the day you are ready — no form, no permission, no waiting.
Cover the subjects the state names
Connecticut names 8 subject areas to teach. How you teach them, in what order, and with which materials is entirely up to you.
Keep a light record as you go
Attendance, a few work samples each term, and a running list of what you covered. Connecticut does not require you to keep records, but a simple folder of work samples makes transcripts and college applications far easier later on.
Nothing to file
Connecticut does not require a notice of intent, an application, or the state's permission. You do not need to wait for a reply from anyone, because there is no one to write to. There is no ongoing reporting either.
No testing or assessment
Connecticut does not require a standardized test or an evaluator's review. Plenty of families still keep a folder of work through the year — not because the state asks, but because it makes a transcript or a college application far easier to put together later. A note from the state: No standardized testing required by law. Many districts ask for an end-of-year portfolio review (per State Department of Education guidance); the statute itself sets no assessment.
No program on file yet
We do not have a verified Connecticut education savings account, scholarship, or tax credit for homeschooling families on file. That may mean the state has none, or it may mean we have not confirmed one yet — we would rather say so than point you at something we have not checked. State programs change often, so it is worth asking Connecticut State Department of Education (SDE); your local school district office receives forms directly.
Is homeschooling legal in Connecticut?
Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Connecticut. Connecticut is considered one of the easiest states for homeschoolers — minimal regulation, no notice required, and maximum family freedom.
Do I need to file a Notice of Intent to homeschool in Connecticut?
No. Connecticut does not require families to file a Notice of Intent before beginning homeschooling. You may start at any time.
How many instruction days are required in Connecticut?
Connecticut does not mandate a minimum amount of instruction time.
What subjects are required by law in Connecticut?
Connecticut requires instruction in the following subjects: Reading, Writing, Spelling, English grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, History of the United States, Citizenship (including study of town, state, and federal governments).
Does Connecticut require annual assessment for homeschoolers?
No. Connecticut does not require formal annual assessment. Families may voluntarily track progress for college application purposes.
Do I need a teaching certificate to homeschool in Connecticut?
No. Connecticut does not require parents to hold a teaching certificate or any specific educational credential to homeschool their children.
Can homeschoolers participate in public school sports in Connecticut?
Rules about homeschooled students taking part in public school sports and activities differ by state and by district. Check with your local school district and your state athletic association.
Connecticut law is changing. Today CGS § 10-184 sets the subjects (reading, writing, spelling, English grammar, geography, arithmetic, United States history and citizenship) and requires equivalent instruction for children age 5 to under 18; it sets no testing, hours or teacher qualifications. Public Act 26-37 (signed 2026) adds a records check when withdrawing a child from public school to learn at home (from the 2027-28 school year) and an annual intent to educate form (from 2028-29). Keeping your own records helps for college applications.
The free tools below work whether or not you ever pay us a penny; each tile says what it needs. Use what helps with Connecticut's requirements and ignore the rest.
Last checked in March 2026. Laws change between checks, so confirm anything you are about to file with Connecticut State Department of Education (SDE); your local school district office receives forms. This is information for families, not legal advice.