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Last updated: June 2026
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: Virginia has 3 homeschool options: homeschool statute, religious exemption, private tutor
Child Safety: 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: Virginia requires home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling one-time, when they start homeschooling.
Assessments: Virginia requires some home educators to assess students for academic progress and submit results, but not across all homeschool options.
Home Educator Qualifications: Virginia does not require all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.
Subject Requirements: Virginia does not require home educators to teach any specific subjects, including core subjects like math and reading.
Virginia does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.
Virginia does not require caregivers to retain academic records.
In Virginia, at least some homeschooled students are required to be vaccinated, but caregivers are not required to submit immunization records.
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