Maine Homeschool Laws

Age 6 to 17

Yes.

Submit one of the following by Sept 1st each year.

• A national standardized test, or
• A test developed by school officials, or
• a letter stating your child’s progress is acceptable. From a Maine certified teacher, a support group with a certified teacher, or an advisory board of two homeschool parents and a school official. 

Yes.

• English and language arts,
• math,
• science,
• social studies,
• physical and health education,
• library skills,
• fine arts,
• Maine studies (in one grade between grades 6 and 12), and
• computer proficiency (in one grade between grades 7 and 12).

Yes.

One Time Notice of Intent submitted to your local school superintendent  containing;

• Name, address and signature of parents.
• Student’s name and age.
• beginning date of home instruction.
• a statement indicating you will provide 175 days of instruction per year.
• a statement indicating you will teach the required subjects.

You are required to maintain a copy of the Notice of Intent for future inspection.

You are ALSO required to submit an annual letter that includes your student’s year end assessment and a statement that you intend to continue your child’s home education program.

Yes.

You are required to teach 175 days each year.

None

None

Option #1 NO Requirement.

Option #2 may have a requirement under a new Maine law starting in Sept 2021.