In Focus: Homeschooling
In Focus: CT Has Among the Weakest Homeschool Oversight in New England
Despite some high-profile cases exposing gaps in the oversight of homeschooled students, Connecticut has among the weakest homeschool oversight policies in the New England region, according to information from a report by the Office of Legislative Research.
In Focus: How School Employees Help Alert Authorities to Child Abuse
While Connecticut has some of the loosest oversight of homeschooled children in the region, the state has taken proactive steps to protect traditionally schooled students from child abuse by requiring school employees to report evidence of abuse.
In Focus: High Rate of DCF Involvement Found Among Homeschooled CT Children
While Connecticut maintains minimal oversight of homeschooled children, a 2025 report by the state’s Child Advocate found that as many as 23% of those aged 7 to 11 lived in families with a history of involvement with child protective services.
In Focus: Tragic Examples of Connecticut’s Homeschooling Oversight Failures
While most homeschooling families work hard to prepare their children for success, Connecticut’s lack of oversight leaves some children vulnerable to abuse and neglect with catastrophic consequences. Here are three tragic examples of how the absence of regulation has failed kids:
In Focus: The Uncompromising Lobby Blocking Laws to Protect Homeschooled Kids
Across the country, a powerful network of homeschool advocacy groups utilize a well-worn playbook to defeat oversight of an often-hidden population of children: mobilize families to project non-negotiable opposition. The strategy has successfully blocked even modest laws intended to ensure students are safe and learning.