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Last updated: June 2026
Connecticut has minimal oversight, meaning that it requires home educators to register with the state, but does not do anything to ensure homeschooled students are receiving an adequate education.
Homeschool Options: Connecticut has 1 homeschool option: alternative instruction provision
Child Safety: Connecticut is one of few states that have child welfare safeguards: caregivers under active investigation for abuse, and caregivers on the state’s abuse and neglect registry, are prohibited from homeschooling.
Notification: Connecticut requires home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling every year.
Assessments: Connecticut does not require home educators to assess students for academic progress.
Home Educator Qualifications: Connecticut does not require all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.
Subject Requirements: Connecticut requires home educators to teach core subjects.
Connecticut does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.
Connecticut does not require caregivers to retain academic records.
In Connecticut, homeschooled students are not required to be vaccinated.
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