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Washington Legal Analysis

A detailed analysis of Washington’s homeschool law.

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Special Education Provisions for Washington

Special education provisions for homeschooled students in Washington.

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Washington Declaration of Intent Form

Washington residents must file the Declaration of Intent to Homeschool using the format prescribed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. If your district's form is not in compliance with state law, please use HSLDA's form.

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Washington Withdrawal Form

You can use this form to follow the withdrawal procedure of the Washington school your child is currently attending.

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The Importance of Recordkeeping in Washington

Here are the records you need to keep for your homeschool in Washington.

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Jury Duty Laws in Washington

Here’s what Washington law says about jury duty exemptions for homeschool parents.

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Compulsory School Age in Washington

Here’s when you need to start following Washington’s compulsory school law for each of your children.

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Public School Access for Homeschoolers in Washington

Here’s what Washington law says about homeschool students’ access to public school classes or services.

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Child Labor and Work Permit Laws in Washington

Homeschooling? Here’s what you should know about Washington’s child labor laws and work permit requirements.

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How to Withdraw Your Child from School in Washington

How to withdraw your child from their current school in Washington and start homeschooling them.

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How to Comply with Washington’s Homeschool Law

Are you considering homeschooling your child? You can do it! As you get started, it’s important to make sure you comply with the education laws where you live. This page helps you understand how to homeschool legally in Washington—step-by-step.

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Washington Homeschool Laws

Questions about how to homeschool in Washington? Start here for a quick overview: homeschooling laws & requirements, compulsory attendance ages, withdrawal, access to sports & special ed. services, recordkeeping, work permits, jury duty . . .

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How Does HSLDA View Compulsory Attendance?

Join Mike Smith and Dan Beasley as they discuss legislative attempts to lower compulsary attendance ages—and why HSLDA opposes them.

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Getting Started: Homeschooling Mid-Year

Hear HSLDA Attorney Peter Kamakawiwoole, Special Needs Consultant Kristy Horner, as they discuss homeschooling and ways to get started mid-year.

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Who Ya Gonna Call?

“When CPS showed up at the door … we knew right away to call HSLDA.”

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Homeschool Laws By State