D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5-E, § 5207
5207.1 Parents or legal guardians who wish to be their children's instructors must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
5207.2 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.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 007990 (July 25, 2008).