Connecticut Homeschool Requirements Checklist
Everything you need to do to homeschool legally in Connecticut, based on C.G.S. Section 10-184. Connecticut is classified as Low regulation.
This is the general checklist for Equivalent Instruction Exemption. Our free wizard customizes this for your family, including grade, pathway, enrollment status, and IEP.
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Do first
Withdrawal letter recommended
A formal letter isn't required, but it is recommended if your child is enrolled in school. Send it to school principal or superintendent.
Deadline: Before you start (if enrolled)
More details
No specific statutory withdrawal procedure exists. Standard practice is a written letter stating the child is being withdrawn for home instruction. District may not condition withdrawal on approval of a homeschool plan, curriculum review, or any other prerequisite. If child was never enrolled in public school, no withdrawal is necessary.
Ongoing
Required subjects
reading, writing, spelling, English grammar, geography, arithmetic, United States history, citizenship (including study of town, state, and federal governments)
More details
Statute explicitly lists reading, writing, spelling, English grammar, geography, arithmetic, United States history, and citizenship. Separately requires 'equivalent instruction in the studies taught in the public schools.' No prescribed curriculum, required textbooks, or mandate to follow Connecticut Core Standards. 'Equivalent' means content and quality, not identical form.
Good news
No notification required
Connecticut does not require you to notify anyone to begin homeschooling.
No instructional time minimums
No minimum hours or days of instruction required.
No testing or assessment required
No standardized testing or assessments required under this pathway.
Ongoing requirements
Required subjects
- ✓reading
- ✓writing
- ✓spelling
- ✓English grammar
- ✓geography
- ✓arithmetic
- ✓United States history
- ✓citizenship (including study of town, state, and federal governments)
Statute explicitly lists reading, writing, spelling, English grammar, geography, arithmetic, United States history, and citizenship. Separately requires 'equivalent instruction in the studies taught in the public schools.' No prescribed curriculum, required textbooks, or mandate to follow Connecticut Core Standards. 'Equivalent' means content and quality, not identical form.
C.G.S. §10-184
What you don't need to worry about
No notification required
Connecticut does not require you to notify anyone to begin homeschooling.
No instructional time minimums
No minimum hours or days of instruction required.
No testing or assessment required
No standardized testing or assessments required under this pathway.
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Get your Connecticut checklistRequirements sourced from C.G.S. Section 10-184. Verified against primary legal sources. Last verified: March 2026