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District of Columbia Homeschool Law At a Glance

  • Options for Homeschooling:  One
  • School Required for Ages:  5–17
  • Notification Required:  Yes
  • Teacher Qualifications:  Yes
  • State Mandated Subjects:  Yes
  • Assessment requirements:  No
  • Immunization requirements:  No
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How to Homeschool in District Of Columbia

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How to Comply with the District of Columbia’s Homeschool Law
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Compulsory School Age in the District of Columbia
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How to Withdraw Your Child from School in the District of Columbia
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Public School Access for Homeschoolers in the District of Columbia
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Special Education Provisions for District of Columbia
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The Importance of Recordkeeping in the District of Columbia

What's Happening in District Of Columbia

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Legislature Open Dates by State (2023)
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Bill Shifts Authority for Health Decision to 11-year-olds
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