Idaho Homeschool Laws
Homeschooling is regulated at the state level and changes may be made to the relevant statutes at any time. Always consult the actual state code (which is usually online at your state's official website) for the most up to date and accurate legal information with regard to homeschooling. Also keep in mind that interpretations of the code—whether provided by school districts or homeschool groups—can be helpful, but may or may not be an accurate reflection of the law. Always combine interpretations with your own reading of the statute itself.
Quicklinks for Homeschooling in Idaho
Use the secondary navigation menu above to quickly make your way to pages for Idaho state organizations, local homeschool groups, classes, co-ops, field trips, and more.
The "Show Me" Letter - Many an uninformed (or informed but overzealous) school administration official has asked local homeschoolers for more documentation than the state homeschool law requires. In The "Show Me" Letter, Shay Seaborne relates her experience with an overzealous official and how knowing the law and being polite but firm is often all it takes to educate local officials. A "must read" for new homeschoolers!
Although we try to keep our links up to date, state laws change regularly. The information at the links provided below contain information that may or may not be current.
Idaho Coalition of Home Educators
The purpose of the Idaho Coalition of Home Educators is to protect the right to home educate within the state of Idaho.
Idaho State Department of Education – Home School
Home Schooling is education directed by the parent/guardian. Since Idaho does not regulate or monitor home school education, it is up to the parent/guardian to select the curriculum they wish to us...
Idaho State Department of Education – Home School Packet
Pdf Word Doc. Home School packet is also located within the following URL: http://www.sde.idaho.gov/HomeSchool/default.asp
Idaho Law Regarding Home Instruction
From CHOIS - Christian Homeschoolers of Idaho State
Idaho Resource Pages & Places
Idaho Homeschooling InformationIdaho Statewide
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Idaho
Time4Learning Parent Discussion Forum – IdahoIdaho Statewide
Discussions and Resources for Idaho Homeschoolers
