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Last updated: June 2026
West Virginia has mixed oversight, meaning that it requires that homeschooled children be assessed for academic progress at some point in their education, but does not enforce the requirement across all options.
Homeschool Options: West Virginia has 2 homeschool options: homeschool statute (1), homeschool statute (2)
Child Safety: West Virginia has no child welfare safeguards: caregivers under active investigation for abuse and caregivers convicted of crimes against children and sexual offenses are permitted to homeschool.
Notification: West Virginia requires home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling one-time, when they start homeschooling.
Assessments: West Virginia technically requires assessments, but does not enforce compliance.
Home Educator Qualifications: West Virginia requires all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.
Subject Requirements: West Virginia requires home educators to teach core subjects.
West Virginia does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.
West Virginia requires home educators to retain academic records.
In West Virginia, homeschooled students are not required to be vaccinated.
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