Homeschooling in Massachusetts: what’s actually required.

Regulation level

High regulation

Law type

Approval required — advance approval by superintendent/school committee before starting; notice alone does not authorize

What you notify / file

Notify: Local school superintendent or school committee (district of residence); Written NOI with education plan (curriculum, materials, parent quals, assessment method); certified mail recommended; Annually, before beginning/continuing each school year.

Testing / evaluation

Standardized tests; or by agreement, periodic progress reports or dated work samples; method mutually agreed

Required subjects

Spelling, reading, writing, English language & grammar, geography, arithmetic, drawing, music, US history & Constitution, duties of citizenship, health (incl. CPR), physical education, good behavior