Homeschooling in Connecticut
Connecticut General Statutes Section 10-184 requires only equivalent instruction in the core subjects: reading, writing, spelling, English grammar, geography, arithmetic, and US history and citizenship. No approval, no notice of intent, no testing, no portfolio review. The C-14 notice and annual portfolio review are voluntary guidelines. Connecticut has weighed new oversight legislation; confirm current law at portal.ct.gov/sde. Compulsory age 5 through 18.
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How to Homeschool in Connecticut (2026): What the Law Requires and What Is Only a Guideline
Connecticut law requires equivalent instruction in a set of subjects, but it does not require approval, a notice of intent, testing, or a portfolio review. The C-14 notice and portfolio review are voluntary guidelines, not law. Here is how to tell the difference.
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