Homeschooling in Idaho

The homeschool rules in Idaho, from official sources: your options, any notice, what to teach and record, testing, official forms, the law and who to contact.

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Last checked: October 25, 2026. This is general information, not legal advice – check your state’s official page: Idaho official page.

Broad level: No notice – our own rough summary, what the levels mean.

Your options

Private instruction by or under the direction of the parent (Idaho Code 33-202). Other routes: public, charter, online/virtual charter, private or parochial school.

Notice or letter of intent

None. 'There is no registration or sign up procedure required.'

Need a letter? See our letter of intent and withdrawal letter templates – but use the official form below if there is one.

Subjects, time, assessment and records

Subjects: Subjects 'commonly and usually taught in the public schools of the state of Idaho' (33-202). The SDE lists core subjects as language arts and communication, math, science, social studies, fine arts, health and PE.
Days or hours: A period each year equal to the public school session (33-202).
Testing or assessment: None required. State tests are optional by arrangement with the district before the testing window.
Records: None required; SDE recommends keeping attendance and work records.

Parent qualifications

None; no teaching license.

Other rules

Compulsory ages: 7 to 16. Parent pays all costs. The Parental Choice Tax Credit (HB 93, signed 27 Feb 2025, retroactive to 1 Jan 2025) is run by the Idaho Tax Commission.

Official forms

None.

The law

Idaho Code 33-202, 33-203, 33-201 – read the law

Who to contact

Idaho State Department of Education (SDE) – General (no homeschool office)General enquiries: [email protected] · 208-332-6800 · Official pageThis office doesn’t publish a homeschool email, so this is its general address. Ask for your message to be passed to whoever handles homeschooling.Who handles notices: Nobody

Special education and public school classes and sports

Dual enrollment in public school classes (33-203), with district procedures. Nonacademic activities need grade-level proficiency shown by test or portfolio, and residence in the school's attendance zone. School age for special education is 3 to 21 (33-201).

Federal rules on Child Find and evaluations apply in every state – see special education.

Going back to public school in Idaho

To enroll your child in a public school in Idaho, contact the enrollment or registration office of your local school district or public school. Ask how it decides grade placement and whether it accepts credits from homeschooling before your child starts, and bring the records you choose to share. We didn’t find a state rule on this for Idaho in the official sources we checked – see the Idaho official page and ask the district.

See going back to school after homeschooling for what to bring, placement, credits and special education.

Last checked: October 25, 2026. Report a change to this page

Official sources

Last checked against these sources: October 25, 2026.

This is general information, not legal advice – check your state’s official page. This page sums up official sources in our own words. Homeschool laws differ from state to state and can change. Check your state’s official page and your local school district’s guidance, and get qualified advice for your situation. Classfern is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education, any state education agency, school district, College Board, ACT, the GED Testing Service, HiSET, CLT or the Common App.