Is testing required?
No statewide testing requirement is described in the available sources reviewed here.
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Medium regulationMontana homeschool testing requirements
Testing rules vary dramatically by state. This page gives parents the current Montana testing/evaluation summary, frequency, and practical next steps without burying the answer in legal language.
Plain-English note: this is a parent guide, not legal advice. Use the official source links at the bottom of the page before a deadline or filing decision.
How often?
Not required statewide in the available sources.
Recordkeeping connection
Keep attendance records for your homeschool and make them available to the county superintendent on request. Families should also keep a copy of the yearly notice and strong academic records, especially for high school, even though the available sources mainly speak to attendance.
Notification connection
Yes. Families notify the county superintendent each school fiscal year that the child is being homeschooled. Deadline: During each school fiscal year, which runs from July 1 through June 30. The HSLDA source suggests filing at the beginning of each school year.
Practical testing file
- 1Name of test, evaluator, or portfolio reviewer if used.
- 2Date completed and school year covered.
- 3Score report, evaluator letter, portfolio receipt, or parent summary.
- 4Copy of anything submitted to a district, umbrella school, or state office.
Free printables
Download the homeschool starter kit
Print these before you start: a state startup checklist, letter-of-intent template, attendance tracker, and high-school transcript template.
New homeschool families
State homeschool startup checklist
A printable first-week checklist for choosing your pathway, handling notices or withdrawal, tracking deadlines, and setting up records.
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Notice or withdrawal paperwork
Homeschool letter of intent template
A parent-safe fill-in notice/withdrawal template with reminders to use official state forms when required.
Download PDF →
Recordkeeping
Homeschool attendance tracker
A simple school-year tracker for days, hours, holidays, field trips, and notes you can keep with your records.
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High school planning
Homeschool transcript template
A fill-in high-school transcript starter with course records, credit summary, and parent certification lines.
Download PDF →
These printables are general planning tools, not legal advice. Always verify the current rule on your state page and official source links before filing deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
Does Montana require standardized testing for homeschoolers?
No statewide testing requirement is described in the available sources reviewed here.
How often do Montana homeschoolers test or evaluate?
Not required statewide in the available sources.
Where should I store results?
Keep testing or evaluation records with your Montana homeschool records, even if the state does not require submission every year.
See testing in context
Testing is only one compliance field. Review the complete Montana requirement hub before your school year starts.
Montana homeschool requirementsSources for Montana
- https://hslda.org/post/how-to-comply-with-montanas-homeschool-law
- https://opi.mt.gov/Portals/182/Page%20Files/School%20Finance/Home%20Schools/Home%20School%20Information.html
- https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0200/chapter_0050/part_0010/section_0020/0200-0050-0010-0020.html
- HSLDA state law summary
Last verified: 2026-04-20. Last updated: 2026-04-20.