Last updated: January 2026 · Approx. 6 minute read
Homeschool Laws in Vermont (2026)
Vermont requires annual enrollment and end-of-year assessment. Curriculum must include several required subject areas.
Quick facts at a glance
Notification & registration
Submit an annual enrollment notice to the Vermont Agency of Education with curriculum description by start of school.
Required subjects in Vermont
Vermont requires homeschool families to cover the following subject areas:
- Basic Communication Skills
- Citizenship & History (including U.S. & VT)
- Physical Education & Health
- English, American & Other Literature
- Natural Sciences
- Math
- Fine Arts
Hours & days of instruction
175 days per year
Evaluations & testing
End-of-year assessment: standardized test, teacher report, or portfolio review by an evaluator.
Recordkeeping requirements
Submit annual enrollment, curriculum description, and end-of-year assessment.
Legal homeschool options in Vermont
How to start homeschooling in Vermont
- Submit an enrollment notice with curriculum description to the Vermont AOE.
- Submit a withdrawal letter to your child's public school if applicable.
- Plan curriculum across all seven required subject areas.
- Track 175 days of instruction.
- Submit end-of-year assessment.
Notes & nuances
Vermont's curriculum description requirement is more detailed than most states — plan carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What subjects does Vermont require?
Basic communication skills, citizenship/history, PE/health, literature, natural sciences, math, and fine arts.
How many days must Vermont homeschoolers complete?
175 days per year.
What end-of-year assessment options does Vermont offer?
Standardized test, teacher report, or portfolio review.
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