50-state deadlines / Montana
Homeschool deadlines in Montana — notification, assessment & records timeline
| Notification | Notice to county superintendent |
|---|---|
| When it's due | Within 10 days of the start of each school year |
| Annual assessment | Not required |
| Records to keep | Keep attendance and immunization records |
| Attendance tracking | 720 hours per year (360 for grades 1–3) reference; keep attendance records |
| Official source | Montana Office of Public Instruction ↗ — search “homeschool” on the agency site for the current year's forms and windows. |
Your MT year at a glance
- 1. Before the year starts — Within 10 days of the start of each school year
- 2. During the year — log attendance (720 hours per year (360 for grades 1–3) reference; keep attendance records) and file keep attendance and immunization records
- 3. End of year — No state assessment step; archive your records for the file.
Free MT attendance log →
Printable tracker with the hours tracking mode Montana families use.
Record-keeping planner →
Notices filed, assessment windows and portfolio checklist on one printable page.