Washington Homeschool Requirements 2026-2027
Complete guide to Washington homeschool requirements for the 2026-2027 school year. Learn about hours, subjects, filing deadlines, required documents, and assessment options.
Hours Requirements
Elementary (Grades 1-6)1000 hours/year
Secondary (Grades 7-12)1000 hours/year
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Required Subjects
Elementary (Grades 1-6)
Occupational EducationScienceMathematicsLanguageSocial StudiesHistoryHealthReadingWritingSpellingArt And Music Appreciation
Secondary (Grades 7-12)
Occupational EducationScienceMathematicsLanguageSocial StudiesHistoryHealthReadingWritingSpellingArt And Music Appreciation
Filing Deadlines (2026-2027)
No specific filing deadlines tracked for Washington.
Required Documents
Declaration of Intent to Provide Home-Based Instruction
Required
Annual Assessment
Required
Assessment Requirements
Annual assessment is required. Options include:
Standardized Test
Nationally normed test, administered by qualified person; results retained by parent
Certified Teacher Evaluation
Written evaluation by Washington-certified teacher; retained by parent
Official Sources
This guide is based on publicly available state requirements. Verify with your state education department. Last verified: October 2026.
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