VIRGINIA HOME EDUCATION AND THE LAW

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There are several provisions under the Virginia law which enable parents to home educate their children. These provide the means for all parents to educate their children at home. GRHE has compiled this information to assist parents in understanding how they may home educate in Virginia. We are not lawyers and this information does not constitute legal advice. We recommend that families join Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) to obtain legal counsel. GRHE doesn’t endorse any specific avenue to home educate your child.


It is important that parents read and understand the law completely and choose the best option for your family.


You can obtain a quick overview of the Law, in graphical form, at the following page from Home School Legal Defense Association: Summary of VA Homeschool Law


Explanation and Instructions for Taking the G.E.D

Please note: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE GIVING OF LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT HSLDA FOR LEGAL ADVICE.


In Virginia you have three basic options for the home education of your children. Each of these options is discussed in detail following the copy of the section of the law that pertains to them:




  4. HOME SCHOOLED STUDENTS TAKING THE G.E.D.


§ 22.1-254.2 of the Virginia Code allows home educated students to take the G.E.D. at age 16. This used to be a requirement for home schooling students if they wanted to take courses at the community college for credit. However, that is no longer necessary. If you are interested in having your student take the G.E.D., contact the G.E.D. office in the blue pages of your phone book. You might also want to consult the HEAV website (HEAV's GED page) for detailed information..

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