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HOPE: Home Organization of Parent Educators (VA)
 

FAQs



Q:

Where can I find information about the Virginia homeschool laws?

A:

The Home Educators Association of Virginia website, www.heav.org, can answer all your questions about homeschooling in VA.

Q:

When is the deadline for submitting a Notice of Intent form to the division superintendent?

A:

August 15

Q:

When is the deadline for sending evidence of progress (testing, evaluation, or portfolio) to the division superintendent?

A:

August 1

Q:

Can I teach my child to drive?

A:

Yes. Read about driver education in VA at the HEAV website.

Q:

At what age can I leave my child at home unsupervised?

A:
Updated 2024.01.24
 
Prince William County Child Protective Services offers the following guidelines (not law):
  • Ages 0-8 - May not be left unsupervised
  • Ages 9-10 - No more than 1.5 hours alone, during daylight/early evening
  • Ages 11-12 - No more than 3 hours alone, during daylight/early evening
  • Ages 13-15 - May be left alone all day
  • Ages 16-17 - May be left alone all night or over the weekend

Q:

At what age can an older sibling babysit a younger sibling?

A:
Prince William County Child Protective Services offers the following guidelines:
  • Age 13 years - May babysit children up to four hours
  • Ages 14-15 - May babysit more than four hours--not overnight
  • Ages 16-17 - May babysit children overnight or over the weekend

Q:

How do I get an Employment Certificate for my 14 or 15 year old teen?

A:

 

Virginia Child Labor Laws 2024

Please access the Virginia Department of Labor Website for the latest requirements for employment and to apply for a permit.

 

All 14-15 year old workers in Virginia are required to obtain an Employment Certificate (Work Permit). Upon completion of all 3 sections, generally the system will issue permits within 24 hours of your request. 

 

DOLI Youth Employment Certificate Application (virginia.gov)