The Vermont rules in plain English - notice, testing, records, and the dates families actually miss. Verified against the official sources below on 2026-10-18.
Before anything else: this is orientation, not legal advice. Requirements change and local offices have their own habits. The sources at the bottom are the authority - check them before you file.
Enrollment notice to the Agency of Education at least 10 business days before starting (online), with a minimum course of study and an assessment attestation. Annual re-enrollment for continuing students.
Where it goes: Vermont Agency of Education (annual enrollment notice)
End-of-year assessment each year - standardized test, Vermont-certified teacher review, or a report/portfolio per the statute; maintain the record of assessments.
Subjects: Minimum course of study: communication, citizenship, history/government (VT+US), physical/health education, English/literature, math, natural science, fine arts
Records: Maintain assessment records; the Secretary may request them in defined circumstances.
[Your name]
[Address]
[Date]
Dear your local school authority,
I am writing to notify you of my intent to home educate for my child, [student name], grade [X], for the [20XX-XX] school year.
Included: the required information.
Respectfully,
[Your name] · [phone] · [email]
Want this handled? The Records Office drafts your Vermont notice or filing every year, keeps the deadline calendar, and builds the transcript and course descriptions colleges expect. Founding families: $99/year.
VERIFIED 2026-10-18 AGAINST THE SOURCES ABOVE · HOMESCHOOL RECORDS OFFICE · YOU ARE THE SCHOOL OF RECORD · THIS GUIDE IS ORIENTATION, NOT LEGAL ADVICE