Homeschool Laws in Virginia
Under Va. Code Ann. § 22.1-254.1(A), a parent or guardian who chooses to homeschool a child in Virginia must file a notice of intent with the local school division superintendent each year. This annual notice must be submitted by a specified deadline and serves as the primary mechanism by which the school division is informed that a child will be educated at home rather than in a public or private school. No advance approval from the superintendent is required before instruction may begin, but the notice itself must be filed on a recurring annual basis for each school year the family intends to homeschool.
Under Va. Code Ann. § 22.1-254.1(B) and § 22.1-254.1(C), Virginia requires annual evidence of the child's academic progress, and parents may choose from several approved assessment options to satisfy this requirement. Virginia does not maintain a state-mandated list of required subjects that homeschool families must teach. Parent qualification requirements do apply, meaning a parent or guardian must meet certain criteria related to education or other qualifying conditions before homeschooling is permitted, though the specific details of those criteria are set out in the statute itself.
Homeschool statutes are subject to amendment by state legislatures, with most changes taking effect on July 1 of a given year. Families relying on this summary should confirm current requirements directly with the Virginia Department of Education or their local school division. This summary is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Requirement details
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Statutory source
Va. Code Ann. § 22.1-254.1(A) · Va. Code Ann. § 22.1-254.1(B) · Va. Code Ann. § 22.1-254.1(C)
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Not legal advice. This page summarizes Virginia law in plain English, verified as of June 2026 against the cited statutes. Legislatures amend homeschool law (most changes take effect July 1) — confirm current requirements with the state department of education or a licensed attorney before acting. How we verify this.