🌲 Homeschooling in Washington State
Washington requires annual notification, 1,000 hours of instruction, and an annual assessment. Here's a clear breakdown of every requirement.
Washington State Homeschool Requirements (2025)
📋 Annual Declaration of Intent
- File a signed Declaration of Intent with your local school district superintendent by September 15 each year
- Must include the name and age of each child being homeschooled
👩🏫 Parent Qualification (Choose One)
- Have 45 college-level quarter credits (or equivalent semester credits)
- Complete a Washington State-approved parent qualifying course in home-based instruction
- Be supervised by a person who is certificated under Washington law
- Be deemed qualified by the local superintendent
📅 Instructional Hours
- Minimum 1,000 hours of instruction per year
- At least 2,000 hours in the home, library, or other approved location
📊 Annual Assessment (Choose One)
- Approved standardized test administered by a qualified person
- Assessment by a certificated teacher
- Results kept on file — not submitted to the district unless requested
⚠️ Always verify current requirements with the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (k12.wa.us) or HSLDA. This page is general reference only.
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