Washington

In Washington, homeschooling is regulated by the Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Parents or guardians who wish to homeschool their children in Washington must follow certain requirements, including:

1. Notifying the Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction in writing within 30 days of starting to homeschool
2. Providing the office with the name, age, and grade level of each child being homeschooled
3. Ensuring that the child receives instruction in the subjects required by Washington law, which include reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science
4. Keeping records of the child's progress, including attendance records and samples of the child's work
5. Administering an annual standardized achievement test or alternative assessment to the child, or having the child's progress evaluated by a qualified third party

Families who do not follow these requirements may be subject to legal action. It is important for families considering homeschooling in Washington to carefully review and understand the state's homeschooling laws, including Washington Revised Code § 28A.200.010 et seq., to ensure that they are in compliance.