Montana State Laws

Homeschooling Laws, Information, and Resources for Montana

If you’re living in Montana and are looking into homeschooling, you’re in the right place! This page provides the resources and information you need to determine whether homeschooling in the Treasure State is right for you.

Summary of Montana Homeschool Laws

Knowing the requirements for homeschooling in Montana is one key to successful homeschooling. Below is a summary of the homeschool laws in the state of Montana. You can find additional information on Home School Legal Defense Association’s (HSLDA) website as well: Montana HSLDA Reference

Homeschool Options in Montana

To homeschool in Montana, you’ll need to follow the requirements listed below.

Montana State Law Homeschool Summary

File a notice of intent to homeschool with the superintendent of schools in the county that your homeschool is located during every school fiscal year (July 1–June 30).
Keep attendance and immunization records (or a medical or religious exemption from immunizations), and make these records available to the county superintendent on request.
Provide the required hours of instruction, which is at least 720 hours per school fiscal year in grades 1-3 and 1,080 hours per school fiscal year for grades 4-12.
Teach the required subjects, which are basic subjects that are required to be taught in Montana public schools. These include:

- English language arts
- Math
- Social studies
- Science
- Health
- Arts
- Career education

5. Follow all local health and safety regulations in your home

Montana State Education Resources

Here you’ll find websites for any questions you may have about education in the state of Montana.

Montana Office of Public Instruction: https://opi.mt.gov/
Montana State Government – Education: https://mt.gov/education/
U.S. Department of Education – Montana: https://www.ed.gov/category/location/montana
Montana Board of Public Education: https://bpe.mt.gov/
List of Montana school districts: https://ballotpedia.org/List_of_school_districts_in_Montana

Montana Homeschooling Support Groups

Whether you already homeschool in Montana or are looking to do so, these resources are quite useful if you’re searching for support, co-ops, or answers to questions about homeschooling in your state.

Flathead Homeschool Support and Curriculum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/254913574614001/
Helena Area Christian Home Educators: https://hachemt.org/
Montana Coalition of Home Educators (MCHE): https://www.mtche.org/
5 Valleys Homeschool Co-op: https://1115816.site123.me/
Yellowstone Coalition of Home Educators: https://www.yche.org/index.html
Montana Homeschool Association: https://www.facebook.com/MontanaHomeSchool/
Homeschooling in Montana: https://www.homeschoolinginmontana.com/support/support-groups
Groups of Montana Homeschoolers: https://cmoah.wordpress.com/groups-of-homeschoolers-online/
Montanans Assembling Together for Christian Home Education (MATCHE): https://www.matcheonline.com/

Top Montana Homeschooling Field Trip Ideas

One of the many benefits of homeschooling is the flexibility to explore! Here are some ideas for amazing–and educational–field trips around the great state of Montana!