ATTENTION VIRGINIA HOMESCHOOLERS: Conflicts are surfacing statewide as families approach key deadlines for submitting evidence of progress (due August 1, 2025) and the Notice of Intent (due August 15, 2025). As parents navigate overreach and inaccurate information regarding Virginia’s home education laws, we urge the use of HEAV’s trusted NOI form, resources, and experienced consultants to ensure compliance with the law and safeguard your family’s educational freedom. Remember: parents are accountable to Virginia law—even when local school divisions provide inaccurate information through their websites, forms, letters, or verbal and email communication.
In addition to using HEAV’s resources to navigate compliance challenges, it is important for parents to ensure that Virginia’s home education laws are correctly applied in their local districts. Take heart: school divisions are legally required to implement the law as written. They cannot alter or expand its provisions. If you suspect your district is not in compliance, please notify HEAV so we may assist.
HEAV Resources:
- Learn about Virginia’s evidence of progress requirement (due 08/01/25).
- Use HEAV’s Notice of Intent (NOI) form to begin or continue homeschooling (due 08/15/25). Best practice is to use HEAV’s NOI form and submit it through certified mail.
- Refer to HEAV’s Law Flowchart for a visual representation of Virginia’s home education laws.
- Visit our website to find a library of accurate information and resources that will help you comply with Virginia’s home education laws.
- Call the HEAV office at 804-278-9200, send us a message, or visit Homeschooling in Virginia (HEAV) to connect with knowledgeable consultants.
Patricia Beahr
HEAV Director of Government Relations
