Idaho Homeschool Requirements Checklist
Everything you need to do to homeschool legally in Idaho, based on Idaho Code 33-202. Idaho is classified as No regulation.
This is the general checklist for Otherwise Comparably Instructed. Our free wizard customizes this for your family, including grade, pathway, enrollment status, and IEP.
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Withdrawal letter recommended
A formal letter isn't required, but it is recommended if your child is enrolled in school. Send it to current school.
Deadline: Before you start (if enrolled)
More details
Not legally required but strongly recommended if child is currently enrolled in public school. State the child will be 'otherwise comparably instructed' per Idaho Code 33-202. Prevents truancy referrals and ensures school records are properly updated. Some districts may have their own withdrawal forms.
Good news
No notification required
Idaho does not require you to notify anyone to begin homeschooling.
No specific subjects required
Idaho Code 33-202 requires children to be 'instructed in subjects commonly and usually taught in the public schools of the state of Idaho.' HSLDA recommends language arts, math, science, and social studies in grades 1-10, with flexibility in grades 11-12. No specific subject list is enumerated. There is no enforcement mechanism, curriculum approval process, or review. In practice, Idaho does not enforce curriculum content requirements on homeschoolers.
No instructional time minimums
No minimum hours or days of instruction required.
No testing or assessment required
No standardized testing or assessments required under this pathway.
Ongoing requirements
Idaho has no ongoing testing, recordkeeping, or reporting requirements under this pathway.
What you don't need to worry about
No notification required
Idaho does not require you to notify anyone to begin homeschooling.
No specific subjects required
Idaho Code 33-202 requires children to be 'instructed in subjects commonly and usually taught in the public schools of the state of Idaho.' HSLDA recommends language arts, math, science, and social studies in grades 1-10, with flexibility in grades 11-12. No specific subject list is enumerated. There is no enforcement mechanism, curriculum approval process, or review. In practice, Idaho does not enforce curriculum content requirements on homeschoolers.
No instructional time minimums
No minimum hours or days of instruction required.
No testing or assessment required
No standardized testing or assessments required under this pathway.
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Get your Idaho checklistRequirements sourced from Idaho Code 33-202. Verified against primary legal sources. Last verified: March 2026