Idaho
ID Homeschool Resources
Idaho Homeschool Requirements & Resources
Find official homeschool information, Idaho laws, education funding programs, dual-enrollment opportunities, virtual learning options, statewide organizations, and other helpful resources for families homeschooling in Idaho.
Last reviewed: August 3, 2026
Official Homeschool Information
State agency information and official resources.
Idaho Department of Education — Homeschool
The main official state resource explaining Idaho homeschool status, parent responsibilities, curriculum selection, costs, and available information.
Idaho Homeschool Frequently Asked Questions
Official answers about beginning homeschooling, withdrawing a student, curriculum, testing, diplomas, public-school participation, and other common questions.
Idaho Content Standards
Review the state academic standards families may consult when deciding what subjects and skills to include in their homeschool program.
Idaho School Choice
The Idaho Department of Education’s central resource for homeschooling, charter schools, private schools, magnet schools, and other education options.
HSLDA — Idaho Homeschool Laws
An independent overview of Idaho homeschool requirements, compulsory-attendance ages, withdrawal, public-school access, special education, and recordkeeping.
Laws & Requirements
General requirements, compulsory age and related guidance.
Idaho Code § 33-202 — Compulsory School Attendance
The primary Idaho statute covering compulsory-attendance ages and the requirement to provide instruction in subjects commonly and usually taught in Idaho public schools.
Idaho Code § 33-203 — Dual Enrollment
The statute governing access to public-school courses, programs, services, activities, and extracurricular opportunities for qualifying nonpublic and homeschool students.
Official Idaho Homeschool Requirements FAQ
State guidance explaining that Idaho does not require homeschool registration, approval, a prescribed curriculum, annual reports, or state testing.
Homeschool Idaho — Idaho Homeschool Law
A plain-language explanation of compulsory-attendance ages, required instruction, withdrawal, scheduling freedom, testing, and parental responsibilities.
How to Comply with Idaho Homeschool Law
An independent step-by-step explanation of selecting an instructor and teaching the subjects required under Idaho law.
Public-School Access for Idaho Homeschoolers
Information about dual enrollment, individual public-school courses, extracurricular activities, athletics, and applicable academic eligibility requirements.
Scholarships & Funding
Available programs, financial assistance and funding information.
Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit
The official program website for current eligibility, award amounts, qualifying education expenses, applications, deadlines, family FAQs, and program updates.
Parental Choice Tax Credit Program Overview
Review student and parent eligibility, income-priority rules, tax-credit awards, advance payments, disability-related awards, and current program details.
Parental Choice Qualifying Expenses
Official guidance about curriculum, textbooks, core-subject tutoring, standardized assessments, nonpublic-school tuition, transportation, and expenses that do not qualify.
How to Apply for the Idaho Parental Choice Program
Current application instructions, required Idaho tax filings, TAP account information, documentation requirements, and upcoming application dates.
Idaho Tax Commission — Parental Choice Tax Credit
Official tax guidance covering award limits, receipts, qualifying expenses, advance-payment reconciliation, audits, and claiming an approved credit.
Empowering Parents Program Status
The former grant program is no longer accepting new applications. Families with previously awarded funds can review spending deadlines and ClassWallet support information.
Idaho Advanced Opportunities
Information about state-supported high school courses, dual credit, examinations, and workforce training. Homeschool students generally access this funding by qualifying through dual enrollment with an Idaho public school.
Idaho LAUNCH
A postsecondary grant program available to qualifying graduates of Idaho public, charter, private, homeschool, or GED programs pursuing approved in-demand education and training.
Virtual & Online Education
State virtual programs and online education options.
Idaho Digital Learning Alliance for Homeschool Families
Official information explaining how homeschool students may access IDLA courses through a participating public school’s dual-enrollment policies.
Idaho Digital Learning Alliance
Idaho’s statewide supplemental online-course provider offering core subjects, electives, career education, Advanced Placement, and dual-credit opportunities.
IDLA Online Course Options
Browse cohort, flexible, credit-recovery, hybrid, elective, Advanced Placement, career, and dual-credit courses.
Idaho Dual Enrollment Questions and Answers
Official guidance about homeschool student access to public-school classes, charter schools, services, activities, and other dual-enrollment opportunities.
Idaho Public Charter Schools
Official state information about Idaho charter-school options, applications, authorizers, school resources, and frequently asked questions.
Idaho Charter School List
The state’s directory of Idaho public charter schools, including virtual and online programs. Enrollment in these programs is public schooling rather than independent homeschooling.
Forms & Contacts
Helpful forms, filing information and agency contacts.
Idaho Homeschool FAQ and Withdrawal Information
Official state guidance about beginning homeschooling, withdrawing from an existing school, curriculum responsibility, testing, diplomas, and public-school services.
Withdrawing a Student to Homeschool in Idaho
Independent guidance about documenting a student’s withdrawal from an Idaho public or private school before beginning parent-directed instruction.
Idaho School District and Charter School Map
Locate school districts and charter schools when asking about withdrawal, dual enrollment, extracurricular participation, courses, or local services.
Dual Enrollment Guidance for Homeschool Students
Official answers about enrolling part time in traditional or charter public schools and accessing eligible classes, programs, activities, and services.
Idaho Department of Education Homeschool Contact
Find the current state School Choice coordinator’s email address and telephone number for general homeschool and school-choice questions.
Email the Idaho School Choice Coordinator
Contact the Idaho Department of Education’s School Choice coordinator with general questions about state homeschool information.
Special Education Information for Idaho Homeschool Families
Independent information about evaluations, services, therapies, and considerations for families homeschooling a student with disabilities.
Statewide Organizations
Statewide associations and homeschool support organizations.
Homeschool Idaho
A statewide nonprofit organization providing Idaho homeschool information, advocacy, events, testing resources, graduation services, publications, and family support.
Homeschool Idaho — Getting Started
Practical resources about Idaho law, choosing curriculum, teaching methods, learning styles, high school, and beginning parent-directed education.
Homeschool Idaho — State Law Overview
A detailed explanation of compulsory-attendance ages, required instruction, notification, withdrawal, testing, scheduling, and privacy.
Idaho Homeschool Testing Resources
Information about optional private standardized testing opportunities available to Idaho homeschool families.
Homeschool Idaho Convention
Information about the statewide homeschool convention, curriculum vendors, workshops, speakers, family programming, and curriculum resale events.
Homeschool Idaho Magazine
A quarterly publication featuring Idaho legal updates, educational resources, family encouragement, events, and practical homeschool information.
HSLDA Idaho
State-specific legal information, withdrawal guidance, public-school access resources, special-education information, and legal assistance for members.
Quick Links
Important state-specific homeschool links in one place.
