Moderate regulation

Homeschool Laws in Maine

Maine requires annual notice and either a year-end test or portfolio review by a certified teacher.

Yes, homeschooling is legal in Maine. You file a Notice of Intent with both the local superintendent AND the state Department of Education each year (by September 1, or within 10 days of starting mid-year). At year-end you submit one of: a standardized test, a review by a Maine-certified teacher, a local advisory board review, or a homeschool support group review. Required subjects are spelled out (English, math, science, social studies, PE, health, library skills, fine arts) but you have full flexibility on how to teach them.

Last updated: May 19, 2026·Compiled by our research team, not yet independently reviewed · Information, not legal advice

Key dates

Notice of intent
by September 1, or 10 days after starting
Year-end assessment
by end of school year

Where this comes from

What you need to do

  • File annual notice with BOTH local superintendent + state DOE
  • Cover required subjects: English, math, science, social studies, PE, health, library, fine arts
  • Year-end: pick ONE — standardized test, certified teacher review, advisory board review, or support group review
  • Provide 175 days of instruction per year

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Where Maine ranks

18states share Maine's regulation level

Across all 51 states, the homeschool-regulation breakdown is:

Low regulation26 states
Moderate regulation18 states
High regulation7 states
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Last updated May 19, 2026. Compiled by our research team, not yet independently reviewed. This page is information, not legal advice — confirm specifics with your local district or a homeschool attorney before filing.
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