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Montana Homeschool Requirements Low regulation
What Montana requires from homeschool families — notification, subjects, hours, testing, and portfolio rules — with links to the current law. This is the same state data FolioKid uses to build your portfolio template.
- Governing law: MCA § 20-5-109
- Required subjects: Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Health & Physical Education, Fine Arts, Vocational Education (elementary grades; some states vary by grade)
- Instructional hours: 1080 hours per year (elementary; secondary may differ)
File with the county superintendent annually. Hours: 720 (grades 1–3) or 1,080 (grades 4–12).
Official Montana sources
- 📜 MCA § 20-5-109 — the statute itself
- 🔎 HSLDA — Montana homeschool law summary
Montana homeschool FAQ
What law governs homeschooling in Montana?
Homeschooling in Montana is governed by MCA § 20-5-109. File with the county superintendent annually. Hours: 720 (grades 1–3) or 1,080 (grades 4–12). Always verify current requirements with your state department of education.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Montana?
Montana requires: Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Health & Physical Education, Fine Arts, Vocational Education (elementary grades; some states vary by grade).
How many hours or days of instruction does Montana require?
Montana requires 1080 hours per year (elementary; secondary may differ).
Does Montana require testing or a portfolio evaluation?
No — Montana does not require standardized testing or a portfolio evaluation, but keeping a portfolio of your child's work is still the simplest way to document progress.
Keeping records for Montana? Snap photos of your kids' work and FolioKid organizes them into a year-end portfolio PDF — formatted around Montana's requirements.
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