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Virginia homeschool & equivalency guide
General information, not legal advice. Check your state’s current rules. Requirements depend on the legal route you choose; age alone does not establish exam eligibility.
Homeschool notice & assessment
Notice and reporting
Home-instruction notice due August 15 annually; starting/moving during the year has a separate prompt-notice process. Religious exemption is a separate route.
Assessment and submission
Provide evidence of progress by August 1 after the school year, using permitted test/evaluation methods; statutory exceptions apply.
Based on Appendix A, p. 348, with official-source corrections where needed.
Education agency & contacts
Virginia Department of Education
Appendix B, p. 354. Homeschool oversight and adult education may be handled by different agencies.
High school equivalency
Exams: GED
18; ages 16–17 must fit an authorized category, such as completed home instruction, ISAEP, release from attendance, correctional/court or another specified exemption, with required approval.
Appendix C, p. 359, with official-source corrections where needed. Residency, withdrawal, identification, consent, and online versus test-center rules may also apply.
Source review
The printed appendices report a review date of October 20, 2026. Website source check: 2026-11-01.
Agency fetch blocked, but official statute downloaded and official agency search content supports August 15 notice, August 1 progress, midyear prompt-notice exception and religious-exemption distinction. GED authorized underage categories and completed home-instruction documentation match.
Sources can change after review. Confirm every deadline and requirement directly with the responsible agency before acting.