Idaho

Last updated: June 2026

Idaho has no oversight, meaning that it does not regulate any aspect of homeschooling, and it does not track the number of homeschooled children.

Homeschool Options: Idaho has 1 homeschool option: alternative instruction provision

Child Safety: Idaho has no child welfare safeguards: caregivers under active investigation for abuse and caregivers convicted of crimes against children and sexual offenses are permitted to homeschool.

Notification: Idaho does not require home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling.

Assessments: Idaho does not require home educators to assess students for academic progress.

Home Educator Qualifications: Idaho does not require all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.

Subject Requirements: Idaho requires home educators to teach core subjects.

Record Keeping:

Idaho does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.

Idaho does not require caregivers to retain academic records.

In Idaho, homeschooled students are not required to be vaccinated.

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