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State Info - Idaho

If you are just getting started homeschooling in Idaho, we can help you find your way. Whether your children are just reaching school age, you are pulling older children out of school, or you are moving to Idaho, NHEN is here to help you find out where to get answers to all of your homeschooling questions.

State Overview

Legal Requirements

Finding Resources

Information and resources for homeschooling in Idaho Note! NHEN welcomes input to these state pages. Please email legislative-update@nhen.org if you have corrections or comments on this information. Return to LegInfo Home \| Return to State Listings
The information contained on this website does not constitute legal advice.
Brief overview of state regulations CAUTION! Most states cannot be accurately summarized in a short paragraph. The overview is only a starting place. You must spend the time necessary to acquaint yourself with the complexities of the regulations.	Parents are required to ensure that children are instructed in the subjects required by law, but not required to send the children to school if the children are "otherwise comparably instructed." Homeschooled students are considered "otherwise comparably instructed."

Important documents or other commentary	33-202. School Attendance Compulsory

For more information: Be sure to read NHEN's list of probing questions, so you will know what to ask when finding out about homeschooling requirements.	Please see NHEN Support Group Listings.

Website for state legislature and researching bills	Idaho Legislature

To find support online and in your area, check out the NHEN Support Group Listing. Check for Events or Conferences in your state. By joining an egroup for your state, you will have a good opportunity to ask questions of other homeschoolers and to raise your own concerns about state requirements.