Homeschooling in West Virginia
Assess Annually, Submit Occasionally
To homeschool in West Virginia, you must file a one-time 'Notice of Intent' and ensure your child receives an annual academic assessment.
Quick Reference
School Days
-
No minimum
Hours Required
-
No minimum
Subjects
5
required
Notification
Yes
one-time
Key Requirements at a Glance
- File a one-time Notice of Intent (unless you move)
- Parent must have HS Diploma or GED
- Teach 5 core subjects (Reading, Language, Math, Science, Social Studies)
- Assess annually (Test or Portfolio)
- Submit assessment results ONLY for grades 3, 5, 8, and 11
- Keep records for 3 years
Legal Framework
West Virginia Code 18-8-1.
Required Subjects
Must be covered.
Reading
Language
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Filing Requirements
What to file
Notice of Intent
When
Upon starting (re-file if you move counties)
Where
County board of education
How to submit
Submit to county (HB 2777 online portal coming Aug 2025)
What to include
- • Proof of HS diploma/GED
- • Intent to homeschool
**One-time filing** (re-file if you change counties). HS diploma/GED REQUIRED. Annual assessment REQUIRED - submit results to county ONLY for grades 3, 5, 8, 11 by **June 30** (23rd %ile or portfolio review). **Hope Scholarship** (~$4,400+/year) available but classifies you as 'Hope Student', not Exemption C homeschooler. Diploma Fairness Bill recognizes parent-issued diplomas. Sports: HB 3488 pending, not guaranteed.
Testing Requirements
Required: Yes
Frequency: Annual (Submit 3, 5, 8, 11)
Grades: All (Submit 3, 5, 8, 11)
Must assess annually. Submit results to county by June 30 for grades 3, 5, 8, and 11 only. Options: Standardized Test (23rd percentile) or Portfolio Review by certified teacher.
How to Get Started
- 1
Submit Notice of Intent
File the form with your county board of education.
- •Attach proof of HS diploma/GED
Tip: You do not need to refile annually unless you move counties.Before beginning (One-time)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Assessment submission only in specific grades
- ✓One-time notification
- ✓Portfolio option available
Cons
- •Must still assess every year
- •Record keeping required
Sports & Activities
**Discretionary / Not Guaranteed**. Legislation (HB 3488) to start "Homeschool Athletics" was introduced but is not fully enacted as a guarantee for individual access to public teams.
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Last updated: 2025-12-17 · WV homeschool law guide