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Connecticut

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Homeschool legal: ✅ Yes ·Last verified: 2026-03 ·State code: CT

Overview

Instruction days
No minimum requirement
Legal status
Homeschooling is legal in this state
Regulatory body
Connecticut State Department of Education (SDE) — no oversight role required for most homeschoolers
Official website
https://portal.ct.gov/SDE

Notice Requirements

Notice required
No notice required
Frequency
No filing required
Reporting
No reporting required

Assessment Requirements

Assessment required
No — assessment is optional

Curriculum & Qualifications

Required subjects
ReadingWritingSpellingEnglish grammarGeographyArithmeticHistory of the United StatesCitizenship (including study of town, state, and federal governments)
Teacher qualifications
No specific teaching credentials required
Portfolio
No portfolio requirement

Additional Notes

Connecticut is one of the most homeschool-friendly states in the Northeast. No notice, no assessment, no teacher qualifications — only the subject requirements of CGS § 10-184 apply. The Connecticut Homeschool Network and other groups provide community support. HSLDA notes that 'parents have both a statutory and constitutional right to educate their children at home' without government approval. Recordkeeping is strongly recommended for college applications even though not legally required. Compulsory ages: 5–18.

Tips for Homeschooling in Connecticut

  1. 1

    Connecticut does not require advance notice to begin homeschooling — you can start whenever you're ready.

  2. 2

    No formal assessment is required in Connecticut. Consider voluntary portfolio tracking to document your child's progress for college applications.

  3. 3

    Join a local Connecticut homeschool co-op or support group. Peer connections help with curriculum sharing, field trips, and social opportunities for your learner.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and may not reflect the most current regulations. Always verify requirements directly with Connecticut State Department of Education (SDE) — no oversight role required for most homeschoolers or a qualified education attorney.