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Maine homeschool laws

How to homeschool in Maine

File a one-time notice of intent within 10 days of starting (online, reaching both the DOE and the superintendent). Every following year, send a letter of intent to continue by September 1 with the year-end assessment attached.

Requirements:
Moderate requirements
How you file:
Online or paper
Law:
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 20-A § 5001-A(3)(A)(4)
More:
HSLDA Maine

Maine homeschool requirements

Who can teach
Any parent. No diploma or certificate required.
Days and hours
175 days.
Subjects
English and language arts, math, science, social studies, physical and health education, library skills, fine arts, Maine studies (once in grades 6 to 12) and computer proficiency (once in grades 7 to 12).
Testing
Every year, submitted by September 1: a national standardized test, a test from local school officials, or a review by a Maine-certified teacher, a support group with a certified teacher, or a superintendent's advisory board. No minimum score.
Records
Copies of the notice, each annual letter and each assessment until the homeschool closes.

Maine homeschool forms and letters, filled out

The notice of intent, renewals, reports and letters Maine asks for, in the state's own form where one exists.

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  3. 3Answers
  4. 4Sign
  5. 5Download

Also expected in Maine

No form to fill out for these. The state expects them all the same.

  • Copies of notices and assessments

    Keep on hand

    Keep the original notice, every annual letter and every assessment until the homeschool closes.

Where it goes

File in the NEO Home Instruction portal within 10 days of starting. One submission reaches both the Department and your superintendent. On paper, send it to both. Each following year, file by September 1 with the prior year's assessment.

NEO Home Instruction portalState pageHSLDA Maine

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