Homeschool testing in Vermont
Verified against primary sources on July 19, 2026
At a glance
- Testing required
- Yes
- When
- annual assessment (test is 1 of 5 options); records kept at home
- What qualifies
- Standardized test required
- Who administers
- District, testing service, or per testing-company approval (parent OK if publisher allows).
- Results
- Kept in your records
- Score floor
- None.
What the law says
“A standardized assessment, which may be administered by the local school district or a testing service or administered in a manner approved by the testing company.”
— 16 V.S.A. § 166b(a)(3)
Alternatives to testing
VT-certified-teacher review; parent report + portfolio (4+ work samples); online academy/school grades; GED.
Worth knowing
Since Act 66 of 2023, nothing is submitted to AOE — parent attests and retains records.