Is testing required?
No general standardized testing requirement was identified for District of Columbia homeschoolers.
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Medium regulationDistrict of Columbia homeschool testing requirements
Testing rules vary dramatically by state. This page gives parents the current District of Columbia testing/evaluation summary, frequency, and practical next steps without burying the answer in legal language.
Plain-English note: this is a parent guide, not legal advice. Use the official source links at the bottom of the page before a deadline or filing decision.
How often?
Not required, although homeschooled students may be eligible to take some public-school-sponsored tests, including Advanced Placement tests under current DC law.
Recordkeeping connection
Maintain a portfolio for at least one year that includes evidence of the student's current work, such as writings, worksheets, workbooks, creative materials, assessments, or other materials showing regular educational activity across subjects. It is also wise to keep attendance records, curriculum information, correspondence, and permanent high school records.
Notification connection
Yes. Families must file a homeschool notice with the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education. Deadline: File 15 days before starting homeschooling, and then file again each year by August 15 according to HSLDA's District of Columbia guidance.
Practical testing file
- 1Name of test, evaluator, or portfolio reviewer if used.
- 2Date completed and school year covered.
- 3Score report, evaluator letter, portfolio receipt, or parent summary.
- 4Copy of anything submitted to a district, umbrella school, or state office.
Free printables
Download the homeschool starter kit
Print these before you start: a state startup checklist, letter-of-intent template, attendance tracker, and high-school transcript template.
New homeschool families
State homeschool startup checklist
A printable first-week checklist for choosing your pathway, handling notices or withdrawal, tracking deadlines, and setting up records.
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Notice or withdrawal paperwork
Homeschool letter of intent template
A parent-safe fill-in notice/withdrawal template with reminders to use official state forms when required.
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Recordkeeping
Homeschool attendance tracker
A simple school-year tracker for days, hours, holidays, field trips, and notes you can keep with your records.
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High school planning
Homeschool transcript template
A fill-in high-school transcript starter with course records, credit summary, and parent certification lines.
Download PDF →
These printables are general planning tools, not legal advice. Always verify the current rule on your state page and official source links before filing deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
Does District of Columbia require standardized testing for homeschoolers?
No general standardized testing requirement was identified for District of Columbia homeschoolers.
How often do District of Columbia homeschoolers test or evaluate?
Not required, although homeschooled students may be eligible to take some public-school-sponsored tests, including Advanced Placement tests under current DC law.
Where should I store results?
Keep testing or evaluation records with your District of Columbia homeschool records, even if the state does not require submission every year.
See testing in context
Testing is only one compliance field. Review the complete District of Columbia requirement hub before your school year starts.
District of Columbia homeschool requirementsSources for District of Columbia
- https://hslda.org/legal/district-of-columbia
- https://hslda.org/post/how-to-comply-with-the-district-of-columbia-s-homeschool-law
- https://hslda.org/post/public-school-access-for-homeschoolers-in-the-district-of-columbia
- https://hslda.org/post/special-education-provisions-for-district-of-columbia
- https://dcregs.dc.gov/Common/DCMR/SectionList.aspx?SectionNumber=5200
- https://osse.dc.gov/service/home-schooling
- HSLDA state law summary
Last verified: 2026-04-21. Last updated: 2026-04-21.