Moderate regulation
Homeschooling Laws in Washington
Washington requires annual Declaration of Intent, parent qualification, and annual testing or evaluation kept on file.
Compulsory ages
8–17
Notice of intent
Required
Recordkeeping
Test results or evaluation.
Assessment
Annual standardized test or written evaluation by certified person.
Teacher qualifications
45 college quarter credits, take a parent-qualifying course, or be supervised by a certified teacher.
Required subjects
Occupational ed, science, math, language, social studies, history, health, reading, writing, spelling, art/music appreciation; 1,000 hours/year.
How to start homeschooling in Washington
- 1File Declaration of Intent with local school district annually by September 15
- 2Meet parent qualification requirement
- 3Conduct annual test or evaluation
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This page is an educational overview, not legal advice. Laws change — confirm current requirements with the Washington Department of Education or HSLDA before withdrawing a child from school.