Washington Homeschool Laws
Homeschooling is regulated at the state level and changes may be made to the relevant statutes at any time. Always consult the actual state code (which is usually online at your state's official website) for the most up to date and accurate legal information with regard to homeschooling. Also keep in mind that interpretations of the code—whether provided by school districts or homeschool groups—can be helpful, but may or may not be an accurate reflection of the law. Always combine interpretations with your own reading of the statute itself.
Quicklinks for Homeschooling in Washington
Use the secondary navigation menu above to quickly make your way to pages for Washington state organizations, local homeschool groups, classes, co-ops, field trips, and more.
The "Show Me" Letter - Many an uninformed (or informed but overzealous) school administration official has asked local homeschoolers for more documentation than the state homeschool law requires. In The "Show Me" Letter, Shay Seaborne relates her experience with an overzealous official and how knowing the law and being polite but firm is often all it takes to educate local officials. A "must read" for new homeschoolers!
Although we try to keep our links up to date, state laws change regularly. The information at the links provided below contain information that may or may not be current.
Washington State Home-Based Instruction Law
From Washington Homeschool Organization
Washington State Legislature – Chapter 28A.200 RCW Home-based instruction
RCW Sections 28A.200.010: Home-based instruction, Duties of parents, Exemption from high school assessment requirements. 28A.200.020:Home-based instruction, Certain decisions responsibility of pa...
From Christian Heritage Online
Washington Resource Pages & Places
Time4Learning Parent Discussion Forum – WashingtonWashington Statewide
Discussions and Resources for Washington Homeschoolers
Washington HomeschoolingWashington Statewide
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Washington
