Connecticut’s General Statute 10-184 outlines the subjects that parents must ensure their children are instructed in under Connecticut homeschool laws:
- Reading, writing, spelling, and English grammar
- Geography
- Arithmetic
- United States history and citizenship, including study of local, state, and federal governments.
Parents have the right, both by law and constitutionally, to homeschool their children without initiating contact with government officials beforehand.
Here’s what school officials might ask you to do, although both are optional:
Filing a Notice of Intent
Some districts may request or send families a notice of intent form to fill out. While optional, filing can establish that you’re providing equivalent instruction. If you choose to file, it’s recommended to use the form provided by the Department of Education and send it via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested.
Attending an Annual Portfolio Review Meeting
School officials may request this meeting to ensure instruction has been provided in required courses. Like other procedures, this is optional. If asked to participate, it’s advisable to include brief examples of taught subjects in the portfolio and document delivery to the superintendent’s office if submitting it by mail or hand-delivery.
It is important to note that neither of these steps are mandatory under Connecticut homeschool laws.