Homeschool Law Map
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Vermont homeschool laws

Moderate regulation State Rank 43 of 56 (1 = easiest)

Confidence: High · Last verified:

61.3
Freedom score / 100
This is general information, not legal advice. Requirements shown are for the scored pathway: Home study. Other pathways may have different rules.

Current regulations

Notification & registration Requirement exists

Annual enrollment notice to Secretary of Education per child (child/parent info, attestations of 175 days and year-end assessment, signatures; independent professional evidence of disability for first-time homeschoolers). AOE acknowledges within 10 business days. Since July 1, 2023: no minimum course of study or prior-year progress evidence to file; hearings repealed.

Parent / instructor qualifications None in scored pathway

None.

Required subjects Requirement exists

Basic communication skills, citizenship/history/government, PE and health, literature (English, American, other), natural sciences, fine arts.

Testing & assessment Requirement exists

Annual assessment by parent (standardized test, VT-certified teacher report, report/portfolio with 4 samples, online school grades, or GED evidence); kept by parent, not submitted.

Records, days & reporting Requirement exists

Equivalent of 175 days; keep assessment record.

Oversight Requirement exists

Vermont Agency of Education (enrollment acknowledgement only).

Immunization & other requirements Requirement exists

None stated.

Legal pathways

Scored pathway: Home study. The score uses the least-burdensome parent-led pathway defined in law (see methodology).

Who to notify & where to start

Annual enrollment notice to Secretary of Education per child (child/parent info, attestations of 175 days and year-end assessment, signatures; independent professional evidence of disability for first-time homeschoolers). AOE acknowledges within 10 business days. Since July 1, 2023: no minimum course of study or prior-year progress evidence to file; hearings repealed.

Official agency / statute links:

Recent changes

2023 amendments loosened requirements. HSLDA lists VT H.930 among 2026 bills (outcome not verified).

Also see Law watch.

How the score breaks down

Notification, registration & approval 10 / 20
Parent/instructor qualifications 0 / 10
Required subjects & curriculum mandates 5 / 10
Testing, assessment & evaluation 12.5 / 25
Records, reporting & official oversight 3.8 / 15
Mandated instruction time 5 / 10
Other burdens (immunization paperwork, ID docs, background checks, local discretion) 2.5 / 10

Regulation burden 38.8 / 100 → freedom score 61.3. Bars show burden points per criterion (longer = more burdensome). HSLDA's own map tier for comparison: Moderate (summary dated 2025-03-27).

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Helpful resources for Vermont families

Types of services families in this jurisdiction commonly look for, based on the requirements above. These are categories, not endorsements.

Standardized testing services

Nationally normed achievement tests that families can order for home administration or take at a testing site.

Why shown: Vermont's scored pathway includes a testing or assessment requirement.

Partner links coming soon.

Portfolio and evaluation services

Certified teachers or evaluators who review a student portfolio or write an annual progress evaluation.

Why shown: Vermont's scored pathway lists a portfolio, evaluation, or similar review as an option or requirement.

Partner links coming soon.

Curriculum and course providers

Complete curricula, single-subject courses, and online programs, including options organized around required subjects.

Why shown: Vermont lists required subjects or curriculum expectations.

Partner links coming soon.

Record-keeping and planning tools

Attendance logs, lesson planners, transcript and portfolio organizers for keeping the records your jurisdiction may ask for.

Why shown: Vermont asks for notices, records, attendance, or instruction time in the scored pathway.

Partner links coming soon.

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