Anchor Homeschooling in Connecticut
low regulation
What Connecticut requires
- Notice to authorities: Not required. Notice of Intent is currently VOLUNTARY (a 1990 SBOE policy, not statute). HB 5468 (signed May 2026) will require annual "intent to educate" filing with local district by Oct 1 starting the 2028-29 school year, and DCF background checks on household adults starting 2027-28.
- Portfolio: Not required.
- Annual evaluator: Not required.
- Quarterly reports: Not required.
How Anchor helps
Anchor logs every day automatically when you make an activity entry. It builds the portfolio your state expects, generates the attendance PDF, and reminds you about evaluations before they're due.
Common questions about homeschooling in Connecticut
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Connecticut?
No. Connecticut does not require you to file a notice of intent to homeschool. Notice of Intent is currently VOLUNTARY (a 1990 SBOE policy, not statute). HB 5468 (signed May 2026) will require annual "intent to educate" filing with local district by Oct 1 starting the 2028-29 school year, and DCF background checks on household adults starting 2027-28.
How many days or hours of school does Connecticut require?
Connecticut sets no specific number of instructional days or hours for homeschoolers. Anchor counts each day for you as you log activities, and shows how many you have left.
Does Connecticut require a portfolio or standardized testing?
No. Connecticut does not require a portfolio or standardized testing for homeschoolers.
Does Connecticut require an annual evaluation?
No. Connecticut does not require an annual evaluator review.
What records should I keep to homeschool in Connecticut?
Keep attendance for every school day, samples of your student's work, and any test or evaluation results Connecticut asks for. Homeschool Anchor builds all three from your daily logs and turns this state's rules into dated checkpoints, so nothing is reconstructed at the deadline.
Stay compliant without the paperwork
Free for 1 student. $8/month for the full family with PDF exports, photo activity logging, and AI-assisted summaries.
Start free trialSource: HSLDA — Connecticut · last verified 2026-08-08 · Always verify with your state homeschool association before relying on this.