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Montana Homeschool Requirements

Low Regulation

Montana requires an annually-renewed notice but no testing (MCA §20-5-109). Instructional time is set in hours, not days: 1,080 hours/year for grades 4–12 (≈180 days at 6 hours/day, shown here) and 720 hours/year for grades 1–3 (≈120 days).

180

days/year

Required

notification

Not required

testing

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Notification

Required

Deadline: prior to the start of each school fiscal year (July 1 – June 30); notice must be renewed every fiscal year

Testing

Not required

Required Subjects

  • English Language Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Science
  • Health
  • Arts
  • Career Education

Instructional Days Required

180days per year

Report Frequency

none actively submitted; attendance records must be kept and made available to the county superintendent on request

Submission Method

county-specific — notice filed with the County Superintendent of Schools

Key Deadlines

Notification Deadline

prior to the start of each school fiscal year (July 1 – June 30); notice must be renewed every fiscal year

Report Due

none actively submitted; attendance records must be kept and made available to the county superintendent on request

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the homeschool requirements in Montana?+
Montana requires an annually-renewed notice but no testing (MCA §20-5-109). Instructional time is set in hours, not days: 1,080 hours/year for grades 4–12 (≈180 days at 6 hours/day, shown here) and 720 hours/year for grades 1–3 (≈120 days).
How many instructional days are required for homeschooling in Montana?+
Montana requires 180 instructional days per year for homeschooling families.
Does Montana require notification to homeschool?+
Yes, Montana requires families to submit notification to homeschool. The deadline is prior to the start of each school fiscal year (July 1 – June 30); notice must be renewed every fiscal year.
Does Montana require standardized testing for homeschoolers?+
No, Montana does not require standardized testing for homeschool students.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Montana?+
Montana requires the following subjects to be taught: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Health, Arts, Career Education.
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