Virginia
Virginia homeschool laws & record-keeping (2026)
File a notice of intent by August 15, then show yearly progress by August 1 with a test (4th stanine or higher) or an evaluation.
- Regulation level
- Moderate
- Notice or filing
- Notice of intent by Aug 15; evidence of progress by Aug 1.
Required filings in Virginia
Common questions about homeschooling in Virginia
Do I have to notify the state to homeschool in Virginia?
Notice of intent by Aug 15; evidence of progress by Aug 1.
How many days or hours do I have to homeschool in Virginia?
Virginia does not set a specific number of homeschool days or hours.
Is standardized testing required in Virginia?
Virginia sets no grade-specific standardized-testing requirement for homeschoolers. Check the overview above for any annual assessment your state or district expects.
What records do I need to keep in Virginia?
Keep the documents Virginia asks for, such as notice of intent, evidence of progress. Homeschoolio builds these from what you log.
How Homeschoolio helps in Virginia
Homeschoolio logs your day in seconds, tracks your days and hours, and generates the actual records and filings Virginia expects, as review-ready PDFs built from data you already logged. Everything works offline, and your records are always yours to export.
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Homeschoolio helps you keep records. It isn't legal advice. Homeschool requirements vary by district and change over time, so always verify your state and district's current rules.