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District of Columbia Homeschool Requirements Moderate regulation
What District of Columbia requires from homeschool families — notification, subjects, hours, testing, and portfolio rules — with links to the current law. This is the same state data FolioKid uses to build your portfolio template.
File with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) annually.
Official District of Columbia sources
- 📜 D.C. Code § 38-202 — the statute itself
- 🏛️ DC OSSE — Homeschooling in the District of Columbia
- 🔎 HSLDA — District of Columbia homeschool law summary
District of Columbia homeschool FAQ
What law governs homeschooling in District of Columbia?
Homeschooling in District of Columbia is governed by D.C. Code § 38-202. File with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) annually. Always verify current requirements with your state department of education.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia does not specify required subjects in its homeschool law, though parents are responsible for providing instruction as defined by D.C. Code § 38-202.
Does District of Columbia require testing or a portfolio evaluation?
No — District of Columbia does not require standardized testing or a portfolio evaluation, but keeping a portfolio of your child's work is still the simplest way to document progress.
Keeping records for District of Columbia? Snap photos of your kids' work and FolioKid organizes them into a year-end portfolio PDF — formatted around District of Columbia's requirements.
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