Compliance at a glance
- Regulation level: moderate-regulation
- Notice of intent: Required — annual, Within 10 days after starting; annual letter by September 1.
- Instruction minimum: Minimum 175 days of instruction.
- Record retention: 2 year(s) — Attendance, Subjects taught.
Reporting requirements
- By September 1 each year: One of: a standardized test, a test written by the local school unit, review by a Maine-certified teacher, a portfolio review by a support group that includes a certified Maine teacher or administrator, or a local advisory board chosen by the superintendent.
Required subjects
All grades: English / Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Health Education, Library Skills, Fine Arts.
The details
First-year notice within 10 calendar days of starting, then a letter by September 1 each year with the year-end assessment. File through the Maine DOE Home Instruction portal or on paper to the superintendent. 175 days. Also required: Maine studies in at least one grade 6–12, and computer proficiency in at least one grade 7–12.
Maine official homeschool authority → (Summary, not legal advice — confirm current rules with the official source or your state homeschool organization.)
What a Maine-acceptable transcript includes
- Homeschool (school) name + supervising parent.
- Student name, date of birth, anticipated graduation date.
- Courses by year — subject, credits, grades on the 4.0 scale.
- Cumulative GPA (unweighted at minimum; weighted if relevant).
- Grading-scale legend + parent signature and date.
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Questions Maine families ask
Does Maine require a specific homeschool transcript format?
No — Maine does not mandate a transcript format. Parent-issued homeschool transcripts are the norm. Maine does require a notice of intent (annual, Within 10 days after starting; annual letter by September 1).
What homeschool records should I keep in Maine?
Keep records for 2 year(s): Attendance, Subjects taught. Minimum 175 days of instruction. A complete transcript, gradebook, and attendance log cover most of this.
Will Maine colleges accept a parent-issued transcript?
Yes. In-state public universities accept parent-issued homeschool transcripts, typically alongside test scores or course validation. A clean, GPA-calculated transcript on a consistent format is what they expect.