What Virginia law requires when you teach your child at home — the filings, the deadlines, the records — and what it does not require, in writing.
Notice: Parent notifies division superintendent annually by August 15, with subject list and qualification evidence.
Ongoing duties: Evidence of progress due by August 1 each year: standardized test at/above 4th stanine, or an evaluation/assessment showing adequate progress.
Withdrawal from public school: no codified withdrawal procedure — a dated written notice to the school is the practice, and it creates your paper record.
Source: Va. Code 22.1-254.1
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