Vermont requires a written enrollment notice to the Secretary of Education at least 10 business days before starting — with detailed attestations about assessment and instructional days.
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Vermont requires a written enrollment notice to the Secretary of Education for each student, filed annually at least 10 business days before homeschooling begins, including specific attestations about assessment and instructional time.
Vermont Homeschool Requirements (2026)
📋 What Vermont Does NOT Require
No specific curriculum approval — you choose your own materials as long as required subjects are covered
No teaching credentials required for parents
No fee for filing the enrollment notice
📚 What Vermont DOES Require
Send a written enrollment notice to the Secretary of Education at least 10 business days before homeschooling begins, filed annually for each student
Include your child's name, age, and date of birth, plus parent/guardian contact information and town of legal residence
Attest that academic progress will be assessed at the end of each school year and that you'll maintain assessment records
Attest that your child will receive at least 175 days of instruction per year in required subjects; for a child not previously enrolled in a Vermont public school or home study program, include independent professional evidence on whether the child has a documented disability
📚 Required Subjects in Vermont
Required subjects as defined by Vermont's home study statute — the enrollment notice attests these will be covered
Vermont's enrollment notice centers on attestations (instructional days, assessment, required subjects) rather than a lengthy public subject-by-subject checklist, though the underlying statute defines the required areas.
📁 Record-Keeping in Vermont
Keep your acknowledgment letter from the Agency of Education, sent within 10 business days of your enrollment notice — this verifies your home study enrollment
Maintain records of your end-of-year academic assessments, as attested in your enrollment notice
Track instructional days to confirm you meet the 175-day annual requirement
Re-file your enrollment notice every year, at least 10 business days before you plan to begin that year's homeschooling
⚠️ Always verify current requirements with your state department of education or the Home School Legal Defense Association (hslda.org). Laws can change and this page is for general reference only.
Getting Started / Withdrawing from Public School in Vermont
Send a written enrollment notice to the Secretary of Education at least 10 business days before you plan to begin homeschooling, including your child's name, age, date of birth, and parent/guardian contact information, plus attestations about annual assessment and 175 days of instruction. For a child who has not previously been enrolled in a Vermont public school or home study program, also include independent professional evidence on whether the child has a documented disability (confirm the current form with the Agency of Education). The notice can be emailed, faxed, or mailed to the Agency of Education, and you'll receive an acknowledgment letter within 10 business days confirming your enrollment.
How Lumi Helps Vermont Homeschool Families
Lumi handles curriculum planning, grading, and progress tracking automatically, so Vermont families can focus on their kids instead of paperwork — while staying comfortably aligned with state requirements.
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Covers Required Subjects
Lumi covers the core subjects Vermont expects, plus additional subjects including Coding, Art, Music, and more — all in one flat-price app.
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Attendance Tracker
Built-in attendance logging helps you document instructional time and subject coverage automatically, useful for meeting record-keeping expectations.
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Printable Report Cards
Generate formal report cards automatically — useful for evaluations, re-enrollment in public school, or any situation requiring proof of academic progress.
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Printable Workbooks
Six printable workbooks covering every grade level — great for portfolio documentation and supplemental practice.
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Flat Family Price
$9.99/month covers up to 8 kids — no per-child fees as your family grows.
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Narrated Lessons
Every lesson is narrated aloud by Lumi, so kids can work independently while parents focus on the bigger picture.
Vermont Homeschool Resources
Vermont Agency of Education — Home Study — education.vermont.gov/home-study — Official state guidance and enrollment notice submission details.
Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) — hslda.org — National legal advocacy with Vermont-specific compliance guidance.
Vermont homeschool community organizations — search locally — Regional co-ops and support networks across Vermont.
Frequently Asked Questions — Homeschooling in Vermont
When do I need to file Vermont's enrollment notice?
At least 10 business days before you plan to begin homeschooling, and this must be resubmitted annually for each student.
What do I need for my first year homeschooling in Vermont?
For a child who has not previously been enrolled in a Vermont public school or home study program, the enrollment notice must include independent professional evidence on whether the child has a documented disability. The older proof-of-prior-enrollment rule was removed in 2023, so confirm the current form with the Vermont Agency of Education.
How many days does Vermont require?
At least 175 days of instruction per year in required subjects, attested to in your enrollment notice.
Does Vermont require annual assessment?
Yes — your enrollment notice includes an attestation that academic progress will be assessed at the end of each school year, with records maintained by the parent or guardian.
What is the best homeschool curriculum app for Vermont families?
Lumi Academy's structured Pre-K through 8th grade curriculum, combined with printable progress records, directly supports the end-of-year assessment Vermont's enrollment notice requires you to attest to.
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