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West Virginia Homeschool Law At a Glance

  • Options for Homeschooling:  Three
  • School Required for Ages:  6–17
  • Notification Required:  Yes
  • Teacher Qualifications:  Yes
  • State Mandated Subjects:  Yes
  • Assessment requirements:  Yes for Options 2 & 3
  • Immunization requirements:  No
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How to Homeschool in West Virginia

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Public School Access for Homeschoolers in West Virginia
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Special Education Provisions for West Virginia
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The Importance of Recordkeeping in West Virginia

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West Virginia: 5 Tips for Defending Homeschool Freedom

Two legislators who support homeschooling say advocates need to prepare now in case West Virginia calls a special session to impose new restrictions.

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