Homeschooling in Idaho.

Statute citation

Idaho Code § 33-202 (School attendance compulsory). Enforcement is in § 33-207.

Compulsory ages

Children who are 7 by the time school starts in your district, until they turn 16.

Notification

None. Idaho has no registration or sign-up for homeschooling, and the state keeps no list of homeschool families.

Leaving public school

If your child is enrolled in a public school, make sure they are officially unenrolled before you begin homeschooling.

Required subjects

Instruction in the subjects "commonly and usually taught in the public schools of the state of Idaho." The state sets no curriculum; the Idaho Content Standards are available as an optional guide.

Days and hours

The law sets no specific number of days or hours for home instruction.

Assessment

None. There is no state testing requirement for homeschooled students.

Records

None required by the state. The Idaho Department of Education suggests keeping your own attendance and work records, which can be helpful later.

Parent qualifications

None. Parents who homeschool do not need a teaching license.

Public school classes and activities

Under Idaho Code § 33-203, homeschooled students may enroll in public school classes or activities. Contact your school or district for its process.

Diploma and returning

Homeschoolers don't receive an accredited high school diploma. If your child returns to school, the school decides grade placement, which may include testing or a review of past work.