File a declaration of intent with your district by Sep 15 (or within 2 weeks of a quarter start). Meet a parent-qualification option and administer an annual standardized test or assessment (kept on file). 11 required subjects.
Yes — homeschooling is legal in every U.S. state. Washington is a moderate-regulation state, meaning you file a notice and keep up one ongoing duty, such as an assessment or portfolio. Children roughly ages 8–18 must be enrolled in school or a legal homeschool.
In Washington, you send a notice to your local district superintendent. File the declaration of intent with your district by Sep 15. Keep annual test/assessment results on file (not submitted).
Specific deadlines and details can change year to year and vary by district — always confirm the current rules with your district or state.
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