File a notice with your district and the DOE within 10 days of starting and by Sep 1 annually, plus an annual assessment (test or portfolio review).
Yes — homeschooling is legal in every U.S. state. Maine is a moderate-regulation state, meaning you file a notice and keep up one ongoing duty, such as an assessment or portfolio. Children roughly ages 6–17 must be enrolled in school or a legal homeschool.
In Maine, you send a notice to your local district and the Maine DOE. File the notice of intent with both your district and the Maine DOE; submit the annual assessment result each year.
Specific deadlines and details can change year to year and vary by district — always confirm the current rules with your district or state.
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