Homeschooling in Maine
Maine requires a Notice of Intent within 10 days of starting and by September 1 each year, filed with both your school unit and the Department of Education. Cover ten required subjects across 175 days and submit an annual assessment with your notice. Four assessment options available. No parent credential. Compulsory age 7 through 17.
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How to Homeschool in Maine (2026): Notice, the Annual Assessment, and What the Law Requires
Maine asks for a Notice of Intent filed each year by September 1, instruction in a set list of subjects across 175 days, and an annual assessment of your child's progress. No parent credential. Here is how each piece works.
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