- Make Homeschool Safe for All Children
Last updated: June 2026
Massachusetts has mixed oversight, meaning that it requires that homeschooled children be assessed for academic progress at some point in their education, but does not enforce the requirement across all options)
Homeschool Options: Massachusetts has 1 homeschool option: alternative instruction provision
Child Safety: Massachusetts has no child welfare safeguards: caregivers under active investigation for abuse and caregivers convicted of crimes against children and sexual offenses are permitted to homeschool.
Notification: Massachusetts requires home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling one-time, when they start homeschooling.
Assessments: In Massachusetts, assessment requirements differ by school district.
Home Educator Qualifications: Massachusetts does not require all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.
Subject Requirements: Massachusetts requires home educators to teach core subjects.
Massachusetts’ policies on identity documents can vary by school district.
In Massachusetts, academic record requirements differ by school district.
In Massachusetts, homeschooled students are not required to be vaccinated.
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