Maine
Maine homeschool laws & record-keeping (2026)
File an annual notice with your local school and the commissioner within 10 days of starting, teach 175 days, and complete a yearly assessment such as a test or a portfolio review.
- Regulation level
- Moderate
- Notice or filing
- Annual notice to the local school and commissioner; yearly assessment.
- Instructional days
- 175 per year
Common questions about homeschooling in Maine
Do I have to notify the state to homeschool in Maine?
Annual notice to the local school and commissioner; yearly assessment.
How many days or hours do I have to homeschool in Maine?
Maine requires 175 instructional days per year.
Is standardized testing required in Maine?
Maine sets no grade-specific standardized-testing requirement for homeschoolers. Check the overview above for any annual assessment your state or district expects.
What records do I need to keep in Maine?
Keep attendance or a daily log, the subjects you teach, and samples of work. Even where Maine requires little, good records help with transfers, college admissions, and peace of mind.
How Homeschoolio helps in Maine
Homeschoolio logs your day in seconds, tracks your 175 required days, and generates the actual records and filings Maine expects, as review-ready PDFs built from data you already logged. Everything works offline, and your records are always yours to export.
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Homeschoolio helps you keep records. It isn't legal advice. Homeschool requirements vary by district and change over time, so always verify your state and district's current rules.