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2026 State Guide
Homeschooling in Maine: Requirements & Rules
Homeschooling is legal in Maine, and families must meet notification plus testing and/or record requirements. Here’s everything you need to stay compliant, in plain English.
- Regulation level
- Moderate
- Notification
- Annual notice
- Instruction time
- 175 days/year
- Required subjects
- 8 subjects
- Assessment
- Required
- Recordkeeping
- Required
- Compulsory ages
- 7–17
Notification
Maine requires annual notice, due within 10 days of beginning homeschool; annual renewal.
File notice with the local superintendent within 10 days of withdrawing from school. Annual renewal required.
Instruction time
Maine requires 175 days of instruction per school year.
Equivalent to 175 days.
Required subjects
- English
- Reading
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social studies
- Health
- Physical education
- Library skills
Required: English, reading, math, science, social studies, health, PE, and library skills.
Assessment & testing
Maine requires periodic assessment of homeschooled students.
Annual assessment required by a certified teacher, a comprehensive education review, or nationally normed standardized test.
Recordkeeping
Maine requires homeschool families to maintain records.
Must maintain portfolio and attendance records.
Parent qualifications
None specified.
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Frequently asked questions
Is homeschooling legal in Maine?
Yes — homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. In Maine, families must meet notification plus testing and/or record requirements. Children ages 7–17 fall under compulsory education law.
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Maine?
Yes. Maine requires annual notice — within 10 days of beginning homeschool; annual renewal. File notice with the local superintendent within 10 days of withdrawing from school. Annual renewal required.
How many days or hours of instruction does Maine require?
Maine requires 175 days of instruction per year. Equivalent to 175 days.
What subjects are required in Maine?
Maine requires: English, Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social studies, Health, Physical education, Library skills. Required: English, reading, math, science, social studies, health, PE, and library skills.
Is testing or assessment required for homeschoolers in Maine?
Yes — Maine has an assessment requirement. Annual assessment required by a certified teacher, a comprehensive education review, or nationally normed standardized test.
What records do homeschoolers need to keep in Maine?
Maine requires families to keep homeschool records. Must maintain portfolio and attendance records.
Official sources
Verify current requirements with the Maine Department of Education and HSLDA’s Maine page.
Not legal advice. This data is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Homeschool laws change frequently. Always verify requirements with your state's Department of Education or a qualified homeschool legal organization before making compliance decisions. Requirements shown were last verified 2026-09.