RCW 28A.200.011(1) states that each person whose child is receiving home-based instruction under RCW 28A.225.010(4) and 8 years of age and under 18 years of age must file annually a signed Declaration of Intent to Homeschool form. The declaration is to be filed by September 15 of the school year or within two weeks of the beginning of any school term.
All decisions relating to philosophy or doctrine, selection of books, teaching materials and curriculum, and methods, timing, and place in the provision or evaluation of home-based instruction shall be the responsibility of the parent. Failure of a parent to comply with the standards as specified in Chapter 28A.200 RCW will constitute a violation of the compulsory attendance law.