District of Columbia
District of Columbia homeschool laws & record-keeping (2026)
Notify OSSE at least 15 business days before you start, and continue each year by August 15. Keep a portfolio that OSSE may review.
- Regulation level
- Moderate
- Notice or filing
- Notify OSSE 15 business days before starting, then annually by Aug 15.
Common questions about homeschooling in District of Columbia
Do I have to notify the state to homeschool in District of Columbia?
Notify OSSE 15 business days before starting, then annually by Aug 15.
How many days or hours do I have to homeschool in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia does not set a specific number of homeschool days or hours.
Is standardized testing required in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia sets no grade-specific standardized-testing requirement for homeschoolers. Check the overview above for any annual assessment your state or district expects.
What records do I need to keep in District of Columbia?
Keep attendance or a daily log, the subjects you teach, and samples of work. Even where District of Columbia requires little, good records help with transfers, college admissions, and peace of mind.
How Homeschoolio helps in District of Columbia
Homeschoolio logs your day in seconds, tracks your days and hours, and generates the actual records and filings District of Columbia expects, as review-ready PDFs built from data you already logged. Everything works offline, and your records are always yours to export.
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Homeschoolio helps you keep records. It isn't legal advice. Homeschool requirements vary by district and change over time, so always verify your state and district's current rules.