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Moderate regulationHow to withdraw your child from public school in Vermont.
Yes — homeschooling is legal in Vermont. File a Notice of Enrollment with the Vermont Agency of Education before starting. Annual end-of-year assessment due each July 15. Required courses include reading, writing, math, citizenship, history, government, sciences, fine arts, and PE.
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Vermont's annual assessment is due July 15 each year. Calendar it as soon as the first year begins; missing the assessment is a common compliance gap.
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Yes — homeschooling is legal in Vermont. File a Notice of Enrollment with the Vermont Agency of Education before starting. Annual end-of-year assessment due each July 15. Required courses include reading, writing, math, citizenship, history, government, sciences, fine arts, and PE.
Who are you withdrawing in Vermont?
Add every child you're pulling from school. We'll list them on the letter and produce one packet for the whole family. Use the legal name on school records.
Child 1
What happens after you withdraw in Vermont
Vermont requires a Notice of Enrollment filed with the Agency of Education before each school year, plus an end-of-year assessment due July 15. Approval is automatic absent objection from the AOE within 45 days.
By day 1
Deliver this withdrawal letter to your principal in person, by certified mail, or by email with read receipt. Save the confirmation.
By day 7
File Vermont's required notice of intent with the appropriate state or district office. Verify the official form on Vermont's Department of Education website.
By day 14
Set up a daily attendance log and start tracking from day one. Use the printable log we generated, or HomeschoolOS does this automatically.
By day 30
Confirm in writing that the school has removed your child from the roll and that Vermont has acknowledged your notice (where applicable).
By day 60
Pick a curriculum spine for each required subject and create a simple weekly rhythm. Resist the urge to over-buy in the first month.
By day 90
Build a portfolio shelf — even if Vermont doesn't legally require one. Save 3–5 work samples per subject per quarter; you will be glad you did at year-end.
Frequently asked questions about Vermont withdrawals
Is homeschooling legal in Vermont?
Yes — homeschooling is legal in Vermont. File a Notice of Enrollment with the Vermont Agency of Education before starting. Annual end-of-year assessment due each July 15. Required courses include reading, writing, math, citizenship, history, government, sciences, fine arts, and PE.
Do I need to file a Notice of Intent in Vermont?
Vermont requires a Notice of Enrollment filed with the Agency of Education before each school year, plus an end-of-year assessment due July 15. Approval is automatic absent objection from the AOE within 45 days.
What does Vermont require beyond the withdrawal letter?
In Vermont, beyond the withdrawal letter you'll need to file a notice of intent (or equivalent declaration) with the state or your district. Verify the current procedure on the Vermont Department of Education website before filing.
What records do I need to keep in Vermont?
Vermont expects 175 days of instruction. The attendance log we generate is sized to that requirement; keep it filled in by hand or use Homeschool OS to track automatically.
Can I generate one letter for multiple kids in Vermont?
Yes. The wizard supports up to 10 children per family. The letter lists each child by name, grade, and date of birth; one packet covers the entire withdrawal.
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Want this all tracked automatically going forward?
Homeschool OS handles the Vermont attendance log, compliance deadlines, and portfolio for you — pre-configured for your state. Free for 21 days, no card.
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