Maine Homeschool Deadlines & Calendar

Initial filing deadline

Within 10 calendar days of beginning home instruction

Annual renewal deadline

On or before September 1 of each subsequent year

Send to

superintendent of the school administrative unit (SAU) and the commissioner of education (simultaneously)

20-A MRSA 5001-A

Varies by pathway. Standard Home Instruction: "superintendent of the SAU"; Approved Private School or Correspondence Program: null

Frequency

annual

Submit to

superintendent of the SAU

See our full assessment guide for Maine for accepted test types and scoring details.

20-A MRSA 5001-A

Varies by pathway. Standard Home Instruction: ["test_results"]; Approved Private School or Correspondence Program: undefined

Annual renewal

Required by on or before September 1 of each year

20-A MRSA 5001-A

These deadlines are for Standard Home Instruction. Maine offers 2 pathways, and each may have different deadlines:

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  Standard Home Instruction(this page): You file a letter of intent with your local superintendent within 10 days of starting, teach eight required subjects (including Maine studies and library skills) for 175 days, and submit annual assessment results by September 1. You choose from several assessment options: standardized test, certified teacher review, or portfolio evaluation.
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  Approved Private School or Correspondence Program: You enroll in an approved private school or DOE-approved correspondence/distance learning program that handles compliance on your behalf. No letter of intent to the superintendent, no annual assessment submission, and no required subject list from the state. Best for families who prefer a structured program or want to avoid the annual assessment requirement.

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