Massachusetts Homeschool Documents & Templates

Q: What documents do I need to homeschool in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts requires a approval required sent to local superintendent of schools or school committee. Assessment results must also be submitted.

Q: Who do I send my homeschool notice to in Massachusetts?

Send your approval required to local superintendent of schools or school committee. The deadline is Before beginning homeschool instruction. Returning families typically submit in spring or summer for the upcoming school year. Specific deadlines vary by district..

Every document you need to homeschool legally in Massachusetts, based on M.G.L. c.76 Section 1 (Compulsory Attendance).

These are general templates for Prior Approval by Superintendent / School Committee. Our free wizard generates personalized documents with your name, address, and district filled in.

What documents do you need?

Notice of Intent

Required. Send to local superintendent of schools or school committee by Before beginning homeschool instruction. Returning families typically submit in spring or summer for the upcoming school year. Specific deadlines vary by district.

Assessment Results

Submit to local superintendent or school committee , annual

Progress Reports

Submit annual to local superintendent or school committee

Annual Renewal

Required by Beginning of each school year (annual notice to continue)

Notice of Intent

What to file: approval required
Send to: local superintendent of schools or school committee
Deadline: Before beginning homeschool instruction. Returning families typically submit in spring or summer for the upcoming school year. Specific deadlines vary by district.
How often: annual
Free-form letter accepted?: Yes. You can write your own letter instead of using an official form.

M.G.L. c.76 Section 1; Care and Protection of Charles, 399 Mass. 324 (1987)