How to start homeschooling in Montana

Everything you need to legally begin homeschooling in Montana, broken into clear steps. Plan to spend about an hour completing the paperwork before your first day.

The short version

Montana requires only annual notification to the county superintendent. No testing or evaluation.

The full process, step by step

Step 1

Submit a Notice of Intent to your county superintendent.

Step 2

Submit a withdrawal letter to your child's public school if applicable.

Step 3

Plan a curriculum covering subjects required by Montana public schools.

Step 4

Track required hours per grade level.

Step 5

Maintain attendance and immunization records.

Things that help on day one

A binder, folder, or app to keep paperwork in one place.
Your child's most recent report card or academic records.
A simple weekly rhythm sketched out — even one bullet list of subjects per day.
A camera or phone for documenting the first weeks of moments.
A list of any homeschool co-ops, libraries, or community groups in your area.

Disclaimer: This guide summarises commonly known Montana homeschool requirements. Laws change. For official, up-to-date legal guidance, consult the HSLDA state guide or your state Department of Education before submitting paperwork.

Read the full Montana homeschool law summary →

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