Connecticut Homeschool Law 2024/25

Connecticut law states parents must ensure their kids learn:
- Reading, writing, spelling, English grammar
- Geography
- Arithmetic
- U.S. history and citizenship, including local, state, and federal government studies
Parents can legally homeschool their children without notifying government officials.
You might be asked to do one of the following, but both are optional:
- File a Notice of Intent:
  - This is optional, but filing can show you’re providing equivalent education.
  - Some districts may ask for this, but it’s generally not necessary.
  - If you’re considering filing, HSLDA can offer guidance.
  - If you choose to file:
    - Use the state’s notice of intent form.
    - Mail it with Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, or hand-deliver and get a receipt.
- Attend an Annual Portfolio Review:
  - Also optional, this meeting reviews if required subjects were taught.
  - Many districts don’t require it.
  - If asked for a review, HSLDA can help.
  - Submitting a portfolio:
    - Include brief examples of taught subjects.
    - Mail with Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, or hand-deliver with a receipt.
Filing a notice or attending a review isn’t seeking approval; Connecticut doesn’t require homeschooling approval.