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Homeschool Requirements in Montana

Complete compliance guide — updated May 2026

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At a Glance

Notification Required

Yes

Testing Required

Portfolio Required

Montana parents must file a notice of intent with their county superintendent of schools by the 10th day of the school year.

Language ArtsMathematicsScienceSocial StudiesHealthPhysical EducationFine Arts

1File a notice of intent with your county superintendent of schools within the first 10 days of the school year
2Teach required subjects
3No testing or portfolio required
4No teaching credential required

Last verified May 24, 2026

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File notice of intent with county superintendent
By the 10th day of the school year, submit a notice of intent to homeschool to your county superintendent of schools. This must be done each school year before you begin instruction.
View official source (State DOE) →
Teach Language Arts
Include Language Arts as part of your homeschool curriculum throughout the school year.
View official source (HSLDA) →
Teach Mathematics
Include Mathematics as part of your homeschool curriculum throughout the school year.
View official source (HSLDA) →
Teach Science
Include Science as part of your homeschool curriculum throughout the school year.
View official source (HSLDA) →
Teach Social Studies
Include Social Studies as part of your homeschool curriculum throughout the school year.
View official source (HSLDA) →
Teach Health
Include Health as part of your homeschool curriculum throughout the school year.
View official source (HSLDA) →
Teach Physical Education
Include Physical Education as part of your homeschool curriculum throughout the school year.
View official source (HSLDA) →
Teach Fine Arts
Include Fine Arts as part of your homeschool curriculum throughout the school year.
View official source (HSLDA) →

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