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Maine Pending Homeschool Legislation

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Reviewed November 7, 2026: updated.

Status as of November 7, 2026: There are no homeschool bills pending in the Maine Legislature. The 132nd Legislature has ended, and its unfinished bills have died.

Next session: The 133rd Legislature convenes December 2, 2026 (MultiState). We check Maine weekly, and daily during session.

Pending Bills

None at this time.

 

 

 

Recently Ended

LD 220: Hope and Inclusion Scholarship Program (Died)

  • Sponsor: Rep. Barbara Bagshaw
  • Status: Education and Cultural Affairs work session March 25, 2025, with a divided report. The Ought Not To Pass report was accepted May 21, 2025 (Maine Legislature: LD 220).
  • On a committee agenda: Yes (Education and Cultural Affairs)
  • Synopsis: Would have established a scholarship program funding students attending certain private schools and students receiving home instruction (LD 220). Homeschoolers of Maine urged lawmakers to consider non-refundable tax credits instead (HOME).
  • Rating: ⚠️ Watch. State funding for home instruction can bring new rules; HOME preferred tax credits.

LD 482: Expanding Services for Students in Equivalent Instruction Programs (Died)

  • Sponsor: Rep. Barbara Bagshaw
  • Status: Education and Cultural Affairs work session March 25, 2025, with a divided report. The Ought Not To Pass report was accepted May 27, 2025 (Maine Legislature: LD 482).
  • On a committee agenda: Yes (Education and Cultural Affairs)
  • Synopsis: “An Act to Expand Educational Opportunities and Broaden Educational Services for Students Enrolled in Equivalent Instruction Programs.” Homeschoolers of Maine reported the sponsor agreed to change language that would have inadvertently compromised home education (HOME).
  • Rating: ⚠️ Watch. Its goal was more services, but early language raised concerns for home educators.

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Last checked: November 7, 2026

*This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Bill status can change quickly; check the Maine Legislature website for the latest official information.