Homeschool laws · Connecticut

How to homeschool in Connecticut

The 2026 law changes nothing this school year, but the notice requirement starts July 1, 2028.

Checked November 2026 against the HSLDA summary for Connecticut. Laws change, so confirm with the source before you file.

Connecticut requirements at a glance

Notice to the state or district

No. Not required today. A notice of intent is optional. Public Act 26-37 (HB 5468, signed May 26, 2026) makes a notice of intent mandatory from July 1, 2028, and adds background checks for families withdrawing from public school from July 1, 2027.

Minimum school time

None set.

Required subjects

Reading, writing, spelling, English grammar, geography, arithmetic, US history and citizenship, including town, state and federal government.

Parent qualifications

None.

Testing or evaluation

None required. A district may offer an annual portfolio review, which is optional.

Records to keep

None required.

Compulsory school ages

5–18

Legal ways to homeschool in Connecticut

Homeschool under state law

What to do, step by step

01
Plan your school year
Connecticut sets no minimum number of days or hours. A planned calendar still makes the year easier to keep on track.
Plan the school year
02
Track attendance as you go
Records Connecticut asks for: none required. Even where nothing is required, a dated log protects you if you move, return to school or apply to college.
Open the attendance tracker
03
Keep everything in one place
Attendance, report cards, reading and field trip logs, test scores and work samples, in the order an evaluator or a school district usually asks for them.
See the Records Binder

Connecticut homeschool questions

Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Connecticut?

Not required today. A notice of intent is optional. Public Act 26-37 (HB 5468, signed May 26, 2026) makes a notice of intent mandatory from July 1, 2028, and adds background checks for families withdrawing from public school from July 1, 2027.

How many days do you have to homeschool in Connecticut?

Connecticut does not set a minimum number of days or hours for homeschoolers.

What subjects are required in Connecticut?

Reading, writing, spelling, English grammar, geography, arithmetic, US history and citizenship, including town, state and federal government.

Does Connecticut require testing for homeschoolers?

None required. A district may offer an annual portfolio review, which is optional.

Do parents need a teaching certificate in Connecticut?

No. Parents do not need any particular qualification.

Confirm before you file

This page summarizes the law in plain English and is not legal advice. Read the HSLDA legal summary for Connecticut and your state’s own education department page, and compare all 50 states in our homeschool laws by state guide.