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Last updated: June 2026
Maine 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: Maine has 2 homeschool options: homeschool statute, private school/umbrella school
Child Safety: Maine 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: Maine requires home educators to notify the state that they are homeschooling one-time, when they start homeschooling.
Assessments: Maine requires some home educators to assess students for academic progress and submit results, but not across all homeschool options.
Home Educator Qualifications: Maine does not require all home educators to have a high school diploma or equivalent to homeschool through high school.
Subject Requirements: Maine requires home educators to teach core subjects.
Maine does not require home educators to submit proof of child identity in order to homeschool.
Maine requires home educators to retain academic records.
In Maine, vaccination requirements differ depending on homeschool option.
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