Connecticut Homeschooling Laws

Get ready for a wild ride through of homeschooling freedom brought to you by Connecticut General Statute 10-184! Let’s just make sure we’re in line with Connecticut homeschooling laws.

So, according to the rules, parents, you’re the educational captains of your ship. Make sure your mini-mes are nailing reading, writing, spelling, English grammar, geography, arithmetic, and the whole shebang of United States history and citizenship. It’s a curriculum so packed, it’s practically a party!

But hold onto your textbooks, folks, because here’s the kicker: you have the divine right to homeschool without sending out a single carrier pigeon to the government. Yep, you heard it right – no need for a pre-homeschooling tea party with bureaucrats. You’re the boss!

Filing a Notice of Intent is Optional

Connecticut’s got guidelines, but filing a notice is like picking the cherry on top of your sundae – it’s nice but totally not necessary. Some districts might suggest it, but feel free to flex your parental muscles and decide if it’s worth the hassle.

For those rebels who choose to dance with the notice of intent, we’ve got some pro-tips. Use the state’s form, keep it simple – teacher’s name, subjects, days, and assessment methods.

Here’s the real mic-drop moment: Filing a notice isn’t begging for approval; it’s more like a friendly wave from the homeschooling yacht. Connecticut is all about freedom, baby!

Attending an Annual Portfolio Review Meeting is Optional

The annual portfolio review meeting is like a homeschooler’s version of the red carpet event. But guess what? It’s as optional as choosing to wear sunglasses indoors. Most schools won’t bother with it, so don’t go knocking on their doors unless they’ve sent you a golden ticket.

Legal Disclaimer: Remember, this info is gold, but don’t go lawyering up just yet. Consult the real legal eagles for your unique situation. Until then, happy homeschooling, you magnificent knowledge mavens!


Learn more at:

Homeschool Fox

Homeschool.com

Time 4 Learning

CRHE Coalition for Responsible Home Education

HSLDA