Homeschool laws by state / Washington
Homeschool Laws & Requirements in Washington
Every requirement below is verified against Washington's actual statutes and links to the official text. Last verified: 2026-07-29 — re-checked weekly against primary sources.
What Washington requires
| Notice / filing | Required — see the filings below
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|---|---|
| Days / hours | No day or hour minimum is set by law. |
| Subjects | Occupational Education, Science, Math, Language, Social Studies, History, Health, Reading, Writing, Spelling, Appreciation of Art and Music |
| Testing / evaluation | Annual test OR evaluation (your choice) — either an approved standardized test administered by a qualified individual, or a written annual assessment by a certificated person |
| Records | No portfolio submission is required by law — but keeping records protects you. |
| Worth knowing | Washington points at the total annual PROGRAM HOURS set for approved private schools - an hours-equivalence frame, not a day count |
Citations: RCW SS 28A.225.010(4), 28A.200.010, 28A.195.010
What Washington law does NOT require
Most websites won't say this plainly, so we will — because knowing what the law doesn't ask of you matters as much as knowing what it does:
- No minimum number of school days or instructional hours is set by law.
- No portfolio submission to officials is required.
Moving to or from Washington
| Moving INTO Washington | File the declaration of intent with the new district of residence (by Sept 15 or within 2 weeks of the term's start). RCW 28A.200.010(1)(a) |
|---|---|
| Moving OUT of Washington | No exit filing is required. RCW 28A.200.010 |
Read the law yourself
- RCW ch. 28A.200 (home-based instruction)
- OSPI — Home-Based Instruction
- HSLDA - WashingtonSummary provided by HSLDA, an independent homeschool advocacy organization not affiliated with SpeedyRecord. Summaries can lag or paraphrase — the official text above is always the authority.
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