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State Requirements

Homeschooling in Connecticut

Regulation: Low

No state registration required. Minimal oversight.

How to start
No filing required at the state level. Some local school districts request notification — check with yours.
Parent qualifications
None specified.
Required subjects
Reading, writing, spelling, English grammar, geography, arithmetic, history of the US and Connecticut.
Testing
Not required.
Dual enrollment
Available at many colleges.

Getting started

Connecticut law does not require any state registration or notification. Some local school districts have their own procedures — contact your local district to understand their expectations, but know that state law does not require you to register.

Required subjects

Cover the basic subject list. How you teach these subjects and what curriculum you use is your choice entirely.

Keeping records

Keep your own records for college planning. No submission to the state is required.

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Legal reference: Connecticut General Statutes §10-184 · Last reviewed: 2026-01