Connecticut does not have a separate homeschool statute. Home instruction is provided under the compulsory-attendance statute's “equivalent instruction” provision, with non-binding guidance from the state encouraging families to file an annual notice of intent with the local superintendent.
Legal framework
Home instruction operates under Connecticut General Statutes §10-184 (compulsory attendance / equivalent instruction). The Connecticut State Department of Education publishes a non-binding suggested procedure (Notice of Intent) that many districts follow.
Notification & registration
Filing a Notice of Intent with the local superintendent is a state-recommended practice but is not required by statute. Many Connecticut families file the notice each year to document their program with the district.
Recordkeeping
Connecticut does not require state testing or specific recordkeeping for home instruction. The state's suggested procedure encourages families to keep a portfolio and have an annual portfolio review with the district. Families maintain their own attendance records and the high school transcript.
Graduation requirements
Connecticut does not set specific graduation requirements for home-instructed students. The parent determines completion. Aligning the transcript with the Connecticut public high school graduation requirements is a common reference for in-state admissions.
Who issues the diploma
The parent providing home instruction issues the diploma in the name of the family's home instruction program.
College & military recognition
Connecticut public colleges and universities, including UConn and the CT State Community College system, admit home-instructed graduates routinely with a transcript and standardized test scores where required. Homeschool graduates qualify for Tier 1 military enlistment under current DoD policy.
Official source
For current statutory text, forms, and procedural updates, the authoritative source is the Connecticut State Department of Education. Homeschool laws change, so confirm specific requirements directly with the state before relying on them.