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How to homeschool in Idaho

You are not required to give the district information about your homeschool.

Checked November 2026 against the HSLDA summary for Idaho. Laws change, so confirm with the source before you file.

Idaho requirements at a glance

Notice to the state or district

No. None.

Minimum school time

None set.

Required subjects

The subjects commonly taught in Idaho public schools.

Parent qualifications

None.

Testing or evaluation

None required.

Records to keep

None required.

Compulsory school ages

7–16

Legal ways to homeschool in Idaho

  • Homeschool taught by a parent or another instructor

What to do, step by step

  1. 01

    Plan your school year

    Idaho sets no minimum number of days or hours. A planned calendar still makes the year easier to keep on track.

    Plan the school year
  2. 02

    Track attendance as you go

    Records Idaho asks for: none required. Even where nothing is required, a dated log protects you if you move, return to school or apply to college.

    Open the attendance tracker
  3. 03

    Keep everything in one place

    Attendance, report cards, reading and field trip logs, test scores and work samples, in the order an evaluator or a school district usually asks for them.

    See the Records Binder

Idaho homeschool questions

Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Idaho?

None.

How many days do you have to homeschool in Idaho?

Idaho does not set a minimum number of days or hours for homeschoolers.

What subjects are required in Idaho?

The subjects commonly taught in Idaho public schools.

Does Idaho require testing for homeschoolers?

None required.

Do parents need a teaching certificate in Idaho?

No. Parents do not need any particular qualification.

Confirm before you file

This page summarizes the law in plain English and is not legal advice. Read the HSLDA legal summary for Idaho and your state’s own education department page, and compare all 50 states in our homeschool laws by state guide.

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