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Idaho homeschool requirements

Idaho is one of the freest states. No notice, registration, testing, or reporting — just teach your children comparably to public school during the compulsory ages.

Last reviewed June 5, 2026 · Sources below

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Idaho homeschool requirements at a glance

Notice
Not required
Required subjects
No set list
Instruction time
NoneNo attendance requirement.
Testing or evaluation
NoNo testing required.
Records
No
Parent qualifications
Not required
Compulsory attendance ages
7–16
Ways to homeschool
Independent (no filing)
Law
Idaho Code § 33-202
Official source
sde.idaho.gov ↗

Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Idaho?

No. Idaho does not require homeschooling families to file a notice. No notice, registration, or reporting required.

What subjects does Idaho require homeschoolers to teach?

Idaho does not spell out a list of required subjects for homeschoolers. Idaho Code § 33-202 requires instruction 'comparable' to public school during compulsory ages but does not enumerate subjects.

How many days or hours of instruction does Idaho require?

None. Idaho does not set a minimum number of instructional days or hours for homeschoolers. No attendance requirement.

Is standardized testing required to homeschool in Idaho?

No. Idaho does not require standardized testing for homeschooled students. No testing required.

What records do I need to keep to homeschool in Idaho?

Idaho does not require homeschooling families to keep specific records. No record-keeping required by statute.

Do parents need a teaching certificate or other qualification to homeschool in Idaho?

No. Idaho does not set a general qualification for homeschooling parents.

What ages does Idaho's compulsory attendance law cover?

Idaho's compulsory attendance law covers children from age 7 to age 16.

What are the ways to homeschool in Idaho?

In Idaho, families homeschool under this pathway: independent (no filing).

Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Idaho, as it is in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Idaho is one of the freest states. No notice, registration, testing, or reporting — just teach your children comparably to public school during the compulsory ages.

How to get started in Idaho

1
No filing required
Idaho has no notice, registration, or reporting requirement for homeschoolers — there is nothing to file with the state.
Official resource (sde.idaho.gov) →
2
Teach the subjects taught in public school
Idaho Code § 33-202 requires that children ages 7 to 16 be taught the subjects commonly taught in Idaho public schools. The law does not list those subjects by name.
Official resource (legislature.idaho.gov) →
3
No testing, set schedule, or required records
Idaho requires no standardized testing or evaluations, no minimum number of days or hours, and no record-keeping. Parents need no teaching credential.
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Sources for Idaho

Official source (sde.idaho.gov) ↗HSLDA's Idaho summary ↗
Statute: Idaho Code § 33-202
Last reviewed: June 5, 2026

Every requirement above comes from our review of Idaho’s rules, last checked against these sources on June 5, 2026. Homeschool law changes, and a state can amend its rules between our reviews — read the official source before you file anything or rely on a date here. How we review state requirements.

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