Washington Homeschool Requirements
Washington requires annual declaration, instructor qualification (typically 45 college credits or teaching certificate), and annual assessment. The state has a comprehensive list of required subjects and significant hour requirements.
Notification Requirements
File annual declaration of intent with local school district superintendent
Required Subjects
Teacher Qualifications
Instructor must have 45 college credit hours OR hold a teaching certificate OR be supervised by a certificated teacher OR use an approved home-based instruction provider
Testing & Assessment
Annual assessment: standardized test or portfolio by a certificated teacher
Instructional Days / Hours
2,700 annual clock hours
Record Keeping
Keep assessment records
Official Resources for Washington
These summaries reflect general requirements as of 2026. Laws change — always verify with an official source before making decisions.
Other Moderate Regulation states
Arkansas requires annual notice to the school district plus an annual standardized test beginning in first grade.
Colorado requires annual district notification and an annual assessment, but gives families wide choice in curriculum and evaluation method.
Florida requires annual notice and a yearly portfolio evaluation, but no specific number of instructional days.
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