Parents or legal guardians who wish to be their children's instructors must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
A parent or legal guardian who wishes to provide home schooling instruction and does not have a high school diploma or its equivalent may petition the OSSE for a waiver of section 5207.1. Such petition must provide evidence of the petitioner's ability to provide thorough, regular education.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-E5207