Homeschooling in Idaho

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What Idaho requires

  • Notice to authorities: Not required. No notice or testing required.
  • Portfolio: Not required.
  • Annual evaluator: Not required.
  • Quarterly reports: Not required.

How Anchor helps

Anchor logs every day automatically when you make an activity entry. It builds the portfolio your state expects, generates the attendance PDF, and reminds you about evaluations before they're due.

Common questions about homeschooling in Idaho

Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Idaho?

No. Idaho does not require you to file a notice of intent to homeschool. No notice or testing required.

How many days or hours of school does Idaho require?

Idaho sets no specific number of instructional days or hours for homeschoolers. Anchor counts each day for you as you log activities, and shows how many you have left.

Does Idaho require a portfolio or standardized testing?

No. Idaho does not require a portfolio or standardized testing for homeschoolers.

Does Idaho require an annual evaluation?

No. Idaho does not require an annual evaluator review.

What records should I keep to homeschool in Idaho?

Keep attendance for every school day, samples of your student's work, and any test or evaluation results Idaho asks for. Homeschool Anchor builds all three from your daily logs and turns this state's rules into dated checkpoints, so nothing is reconstructed at the deadline.

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Source: HSLDA — Idaho · last verified 2026-08-08 · Always verify with your state homeschool association before relying on this.