Homeschooling in Connecticut
Summary
A short summary of homeschooling in Connecticut. It is not a substitute for the sources below.
- Legal framework
- Equivalent instruction (C.G.S. §10-184; P.A. 26-37 phasing in)
- Notice to the state
- None to homeschool until 2028–29 — from July 1, 2027, withdrawing a child from public school means signing the form in person at the district office, subject to a DCF records check
- Days of instruction
- No state minimum
- Hours of instruction
- No state minimum
- Assessment
- Not required
Sources: CT SDE · Homeschooling; HSLDA · Connecticut; P.A. 26-37 (2026) · enacted text; OLR · Public Act Summary, P.A. 26-37. Updated . Sources checked for notice and withdrawal: Conn. Public Act 26-37 (HB 5468); OLR · Public Act Summary 26-37. Statutes change — confirm with your state before relying on them. 10Talents helps families organize records around the requirements shown; you remain responsible for confirming your route and current local requirements.
States with similar rules
In our summary, these states share Connecticut’s group: no notice and no assessment.
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