Homeschool laws by state / West Virginia
Homeschool Laws & Requirements in West Virginia
Every requirement below is verified against West Virginia's actual statutes and links to the official text. Last verified: 2026-07-29 — re-checked weekly against primary sources.
What West Virginia requires
| Notice / filing | Required — see the filings below
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|---|---|
| Days / hours | No day or hour minimum is set by law. |
| Subjects | Reading, Language, Math, Science, Social Studies |
| Testing / evaluation | Annual test OR evaluation (your choice) — an annual assessment from four options; results are submitted only for grades 3, 5, 8 and 11 |
| Records | No portfolio submission is required by law — but keeping records protects you. |
Citations: W. Va. Code S 18-8-1(c); the notice route carries no day or hour term rule
What West Virginia law does NOT require
Most websites won't say this plainly, so we will — because knowing what the law doesn't ask of you matters as much as knowing what it does:
- No minimum number of school days or instructional hours is set by law.
- No portfolio submission to officials is required.
Moving to or from West Virginia
| Moving INTO West Virginia | Submit a new notice of intent to the superintendent of the new county of residence. Upon establishing residence. W. Va. Code § 18-8-1(c)(2)(A) |
|---|---|
| Moving OUT of West Virginia | Notify the previous county superintendent that you've moved. W. Va. Code § 18-8-1(c)(2)(A) |
Read the law yourself
- W. Va. Code § 18-8-1 (home instruction)
- HSLDA - West VirginiaSummary provided by HSLDA, an independent homeschool advocacy organization not affiliated with SpeedyRecord. Summaries can lag or paraphrase — the official text above is always the authority.
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