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Vermont · Some paperwork
Vermont asks you to file a notice before you begin. Here is what goes in it, when it is due, and what happens after.
VerifiedMarch 2026
Written from Vermont'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.
Send your notice of intent
Vermont asks families to file a notice before they begin. The deadline is: Annual enrollment notice submitted to the Vermont Agency of Education via the online portal before beginning each school year. No specific calendar deadline is fixed, but notice must precede instruction. Agency acknowledges receipt within 10 business days. You will do this again at the start of every school year. It goes to Vermont Agency of Education.
Cover the subjects the state names
Vermont names 7 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. Vermont does not require you to keep records, but a simple folder of work samples makes transcripts and college applications far easier later on.
Plan the yearly assessment early
Vermont asks for an assessment each year. You can choose from: Standardized assessment administered by the local school district or a testing service (or in a manner approved by the testing company); Written report from a Vermont state-certified teacher confirming thorough instruction in required subjects; Portfolio with a summary of learned material and at least four samples of student work; Grades from an accredited online academy or umbrella school; Evidence of passing the GED. Deciding in the autumn which route you will take saves a scramble in the spring.
Source: Vermont Agency of Education — education.vermont.gov/vermont-schools/school-operations/home-study. Checked March 2026.
Source: Vermont Agency of Education — education.vermont.gov/vermont-schools/school-operations/home-study. Checked March 2026.
Source: Vermont Agency of Education — education.vermont.gov/vermont-schools/school-operations/home-study. Checked March 2026.
Source: Vermont Agency of Education — education.vermont.gov/vermont-schools/school-operations/home-study. Checked March 2026.
Source: Vermont Agency of Education — education.vermont.gov/vermont-schools/school-operations/home-study. Checked March 2026.
No program on file yet
We do not have a verified Vermont 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 Vermont Agency of Education directly.
Is homeschooling legal in Vermont?
Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Vermont. Vermont has moderate homeschool regulation — some requirements apply but they are generally manageable. Koydo can track your compliance automatically.
Do I need to file a Notice of Intent to homeschool in Vermont?
Yes. Vermont requires families to file a Notice of Intent by Annual enrollment notice submitted to the Vermont Agency of Education via the online portal before beginning each school year. No specific calendar deadline is fixed, but notice must precede instruction. Agency acknowledges receipt within 10 business days.. This notice must be renewed annually.
How many instruction days are required in Vermont?
Vermont requires 175 days a year.
What subjects are required by law in Vermont?
Vermont requires instruction in the following subjects: Basic communication (reading, writing, mathematics), Citizenship, history, and government, Physical education, Comprehensive health education, English, American, and other literature, Natural sciences, Fine arts.
Does Vermont require annual assessment for homeschoolers?
Yes. Vermont requires annual assessment. Accepted methods include: Standardized assessment administered by the local school district or a testing service (or in a manner approved by the testing company), Written report from a Vermont state-certified teacher confirming thorough instruction in required subjects, Portfolio with a summary of learned material and at least four samples of student work, Grades from an accredited online academy or umbrella school, Evidence of passing the GED.
Do I need a teaching certificate to homeschool in Vermont?
No. Vermont 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 Vermont?
Yes. Vermont has a law (sometimes called a "Tim Tebow" law) allowing homeschooled students to participate in public school extracurricular activities. Vermont regulations (16 V.S.A. § 166) grant home study students the right to participate in cocurricular and extracurricular activities at their resident district school, including sports, clubs, and performing groups. Students must meet the same insurance, physical examination, age, and transfer requirements as enrolled students. Part-time enrollment in academic courses is available on the same basis as full-time students, subject to capacity. Schools may prioritize enrolled students but must report capacity-based denials to the state Home Study Consultant.
Source: Vermont Agency of Education — education.vermont.gov/vermont-schools/school-operations/home-study. Checked March 2026.
Vermont was simplified significantly by 2023 Act 76 reforms: parents no longer submit curriculum outlines or instructor credentials. The annual enrollment notice and parent-attested 175-day commitment are the primary requirements. Assessment results stay with the family and are not submitted to the state. The Vermont Home Education Network (VHEN) at vermonthomeeducation.net is the primary advocacy group. Compulsory attendance ages: 6–16.
Source: Vermont Agency of Education — education.vermont.gov/vermont-schools/school-operations/home-study. Checked March 2026.
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This page was written from Vermont's published rules and last checked in March 2026. Laws change between checks, so confirm anything you are about to file with Vermont Agency of Education. This is information for families, not legal advice.