West Virginia

West Virginia Homeschooling Laws

Overview

Students to attend between the ages of 6 through 16.
Parent to annually submit an intent to homeschool.
Submit name, address, and grade level of the child to be instructed.
Approval must be obtained before beginning to homeschool.
Parents to obtain a yearly assessment and submit this to the board.
If child is enrolled in public education the notice of intent shall be given at least two weeks prior to withdrawing the child from public school.
Along with this annual submission an educational plan, the instruction must be equal to the term of the county.
Parent must have a high school diploma.
Any child receiving home instruction may upon approval of the county board has the option to attend any class offered by the county board.
A homeschooled student is not considered a private school student in West Virginia.
The superintendent or designee shall offer assistance, including textbooks, other teaching materials and available resources, as may assist the person providing home instruction subject to their availability.

West Virginia Department of Education
Building 6, Room 362
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston, WV 25305-0330
(304)558-2118
Fax: 304-558-0048

Statewide Homeschool Groups

https://wvhea.org/

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