Connecticut Pending Homeschool Legislation
Reviewed November 2, 2026: no changes noted.
Status as of November 2, 2026: There are no homeschool bills pending in the Connecticut General Assembly right now. The 2026 Regular Session has ended. Its major homeschool bill, HB 5468, was signed into law as Public Act 26-37 (see below). We found no 2027 bills affecting homeschooling as of today.
Next session: The 2027 Regular Session convenes January 6, 2027, and adjourns June 9, 2027 (Connecticut General Assembly). We check Connecticut weekly and daily during session, and this page will be updated as new bills are filed.
Pending Bills
None at this time.
Recently Ended: 2026 Regular Session (Signed Into Law)
This bill finished its path through the legislature in 2026. It is listed for reference because parts of it take effect in 2027 and 2028.
HB 5468: An Act Concerning the Provision of Parent-Managed Learning (Public Act 26-37)
- Sponsor: Introduced by the Joint Committee on Education
- Status: Signed by Governor Ned Lamont on May 26, 2026. Passed the House as amended on April 23, 2026 (96-53) and the Senate on May 4, 2026 (22-14) (CGA bill status; CT News Junkie).
- On a committee agenda: Yes (Education, public hearing March 11, 2026; Appropriations)
- Synopsis: Calls homeschooling “parent-managed learning.” Starting with the 2027-28 school year, parents who withdraw a child from public school must sign a withdrawal form in person at the district office. For homeschool withdrawals, the superintendent runs a DCF records check on every adult in the home, and the withdrawal is blocked if an adult is on the child abuse and neglect registry or under a current DCF investigation. Starting with the 2028-29 school year, covered families must file a yearly intent to educate form by October 1. Families already homeschooling generally do not file unless they move (OLR Public Act Summary).
- Rating: 👎 Increases burdens. It adds a new in-person withdrawal step, a records check before a family can begin homeschooling, and a yearly form for many families.
- HB 5468 bill status | Public Act 26-37 text | OLR summary
Sources
- Connecticut General Assembly
- Office of Legislative Research: Public Act Summary, PA 26-37
- HSLDA: Connecticut House Bill 5468
- Donald Eng, “Lamont Signs Gun, Homeschool Bills That Generated Controversy During Legislative Session”, CT News Junkie, May 28, 2026
Last checked: November 2, 2026
*This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Bill status can change quickly; check the Connecticut General Assembly’s website for the latest official information.