Is homeschooling legal in Montana?

Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Montana and in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. File a notice of intent with the county superintendent. Very permissive beyond that.

Do you have to register or file a notice of intent to homeschool in Montana?

Yes. Families in Montana need to send a notice of intent (or an equivalent form) before or shortly after they start homeschooling. File a notice of intent with the county superintendent. Very permissive beyond that.

Does Montana require standardized testing for homeschoolers?

No. Montana does not require standardized testing for homeschooled students.

How many days or hours of instruction does Montana require?

Montana does not set a specific minimum number of instructional days or hours per year for homeschoolers.

What records should you keep to homeschool in Montana?

For Montana, Romeschool tracks filing reminders and activity log. so your records stay current and audit-ready.

Homeschooling in Montana

File a notice of intent with the county superintendent. Very permissive beyond that.

Low regulationNotice of Intent required

What Montana requires

File Notice of Intent with county superintendent

File before starting and annually.

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Teach required subjects

Basic academic subjects.

Keep attendance

Maintain records — no submission required.

What Romeschool tracks for you: Filing reminders and activity log.

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