Idaho State Laws

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Idaho Homeschooling Laws, Information, and Resources

If you’re living in Idaho and are looking into homeschooling, you’re in the right place! This page provides the resources and information you need to determine whether homeschooling in Idaho is right for you.

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ID Homeschooling Laws at a Glance

Options for Homeschooling: 1
School Required for Ages: 7-16
Notification Required: No
Teacher Qualifications: No
State Mandated Subjects: Yes
Assessment requirements: No
Immunization requirements: No

Summary of Idaho Homeschool Laws

Knowing the requirements for homeschooling in Idaho is one key to successful homeschooling. Below is a summary of the homeschool laws in the state of Idaho. You can find additional information on Home School Legal Defense Association’s (HSLDA) website as well: Idaho HSLDA Reference

Homeschool Options in Idaho

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.

Empowering Parents Program

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.

Idaho State Law Homeschool Summary

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

According to Idaho law, you can instruct your children yourself, or you may have another family member, relative, or unrelated person teach your child.
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.

Idaho State Education Resources

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

Idaho Homeschooling Support Groups

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/

Top Idaho Homeschooling Field Trip Ideas

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!