Is homeschooling legal in Vermont?

Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Vermont and in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. File an enrollment notice with the state AOE. 175 days. Annual assessment.

Do you have to register or file a notice of intent to homeschool in Vermont?

Yes. Families in Vermont need to send a notice of intent (or an equivalent form) before or shortly after they start homeschooling. File an enrollment notice with the state AOE. 175 days. Annual assessment.

Does Vermont require standardized testing for homeschoolers?

Yes. Vermont requires periodic standardized testing or an approved annual assessment for homeschooled students.

How many days or hours of instruction does Vermont require?

Vermont sets a minimum of 175 instructional days per year.

What records should you keep to homeschool in Vermont?

For Vermont, Romeschool tracks attendance, assessment reminders. so your records stay current and audit-ready.

Homeschooling in Vermont

File an enrollment notice with the state AOE. 175 days. Annual assessment.

Moderate regulationNotice of Intent requiredHour trackingAnnual testing

What Vermont requires

File enrollment notice with VT AOE

File before starting.

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Provide 175 days

Keep attendance.

Annual assessment

Standardized test or portfolio review — submit to AOE.

What Romeschool tracks for you: Attendance, assessment reminders.

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