Idaho Homeschool Laws

There is really only one option for homeschooling in the state of Idaho. As the state requires very little homeschool regulation, all you need to do to educate your child at home is follow the steps below.

Idaho’s Empowering Parents Program is a state-funded initiative to provide funding to local families. Each qualifying student could receive a $1,000 grant, with a maximum per-family amount of $3,000. Learn more about the Idaho Empowering Parents Program and where to go for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

As mentioned above, Idaho requires very little from homeschoolers, except for the following:

1. According to Idaho law, you can instruct your children yourself, or you may have another family member, relative, or unrelated person teach your child.
2. Teach your children the subjects commonly taught in Idaho public schools, including language arts, math, science, and social studies from grades 1-10. Subjects for grades 11 and 12 are more flexible.

Here you’ll find websites for any questions you may have about education in the state of Idaho.

• Idaho State Department of Education: https://www.sde.idaho.gov/
• Idaho State Government – Education: https://www.idaho.gov/education/
• Idaho Education News: https://www.idahoednews.org/
• Idaho Education Association: https://idahoea.org/
• List of Idaho school districts: https://ballotpedia.org/List_of_school_districts_in_Idaho

Whether you already homeschool in Idaho or are looking to do so, these resources are quite useful if you’re searching for support, co-ops, or answers to questions about homeschooling in your state.

• Inland Northwest Christian Homeschoolers (INCH): https://www.inchhome.com/
• NATHHAN National Challenged Homeschoolers Associated Network: https://www.nathhan.com/
• North Idaho Home Educators Association: https://nihea1.wixsite.com/nihea
• SELAH (Supporting and Encouraging Local Area Homeschoolers) Idaho: https://www.selahidaho.com/
• Twin Falls Homeschoolers & Unschoolers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TFHaU/
• Secular Homeschoolers of Idaho – Treasure Valley: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533214910172175/
• Potlatch Area Homeschoolers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/152262144807119/
• Homeschooling on the Palouse: https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoolingonthepalouse/

One of the many benefits of homeschooling is the flexibility to explore! Here are some ideas for amazing–and educational–field trips around the great state of Idaho!

• Appaloosa Museum: Moscow, ID
• Boise State University Vertebrate Museum: Boise, ID
• Bruneau Dunes State Park: Mountain Home, ID
• Central Idaho Historical Museum: McCall, ID
• Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve: Arco, ID
• Crystal Gold Mine Museum: Kellogg, ID
• The Discovery Center of Idaho: Boise, ID
• Herrett Center for Arts and Sciences: Twin Falls, ID
• Idaho Military History Museum: Boise, ID
• Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology: Boise, ID
• Idaho Museum of Natural History: Pocatello, ID
• Idaho Potato Museum: Blackfoot, ID
• Idaho State Historical Museum: Boise, ID
• Morrison Knudsen Nature Center: Boise, ID
• Museum of Idaho: Idaho Falls, ID
• Tautphaus Park Zoo: Idaho Falls, ID
• Whittenberger Planetarium: Caldwell, ID
• World Center for Birds of Prey/The Peregrine Fund: Boise, ID
• Zoo Boise: Boise, ID