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Washington Homeschool Requirements Moderate regulation
What Washington 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.
- Governing law: RCW 28A.200.010
- Required subjects: Reading, Writing, Spelling, Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, History, Health, Occupational Education, Art & Music Appreciation (elementary grades; some states vary by grade)
- Instructional hours: 1000 hours per year (elementary; secondary may differ)
- Instructional days: 180 days per year
File an annual declaration of intent with the local superintendent by September 15. 1,000 hours / 180 days per year. Annual assessment: standardized test (no minimum score) or evaluation by a certificated teacher confirming reasonable progress. Instructor qualification required (most commonly 45+ college quarter credits).
Official Washington sources
- 📜 RCW 28A.200.010 — the statute itself
- 🏛️ OSPI — Home-Based Instruction
- 🔎 HSLDA — Washington homeschool law summary
Washington homeschool FAQ
What law governs homeschooling in Washington?
Homeschooling in Washington is governed by RCW 28A.200.010. File an annual declaration of intent with the local superintendent by September 15. 1,000 hours / 180 days per year. Annual assessment: standardized test (no minimum score) or evaluation by a certificated teacher confirming reasonable progress. Instructor qualification required (most commonly 45+ college quarter credits). Always verify current requirements with your state department of education.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Washington?
Washington requires: Reading, Writing, Spelling, Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, History, Health, Occupational Education, Art & Music Appreciation (elementary grades; some states vary by grade).
How many hours or days of instruction does Washington require?
Washington requires 1000 hours per year (elementary; secondary may differ) and 180 days per year.
Does Washington require testing or a portfolio evaluation?
No — Washington 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 Washington? Snap photos of your kids' work and FolioKid organizes them into a year-end portfolio PDF — formatted around Washington's requirements.
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