Letter of Withdrawal

Removing Your Child from Public School

If you are removing your child from public school to home educate, it is very important that you formally withdraw them from the school system in writing. You may write your own letter or download the template, “CT Letter of Withdrawal”.

Once the letter is prepared, it should be delivered in one of two ways:

1. Hand delivered to the school superintendent’s office. Have them sign and date the letter
and give you a photocopy.
-or-
2. Mailed “Certified Mail – Return Receipt Requested”.

In doing this, both you and the school district have documentation that the child is no longer enrolled in the public school system. No additional information is required. At this point, you have the option of filing a Notice of Intent (NOI) form in accordance with the State Guidelines. Click here for more information about filing a Notice of Intent.

Note from TEACH: The legislature amended Section 10-184 to remove the ability of a 17 year old publicly schooled student to simply withdraw (drop out) from school. A 17 year old may still be withdrawn to homeschool. The letter of withdrawal is the same.