How to homeschool in Massachusetts
The rules for 2026–27 in plain words: what to send, when, what to teach and what to keep.
✓ Checked against Massachusetts law on Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed
What changed
Nothing since we began checking Massachusetts’s own pages every week in October 2026.
- Ages
- 6 to 16
- Notice
- Each year
- Tests
- Each year
- Set time
- None
What to do
- Education plan to your superintendent, approved before you startEach year, before you start
- Progress evaluation you agree on with your superintendent (a test, a progress report, or work samples)As you agreed
- Teach the subjects belowYou can teach, with no set qualifications (your superintendent may weigh yours). No set days or hours.
Subjects to teach
- Reading
- Writing
- Spelling
- English grammar
- Geography
- Arithmetic
- Drawing
- Music
- U.S. history and Constitution
- Citizenship
- Health (with CPR)
- Physical education
- Good behavior
Source: malegislature.gov
This is a plain summary, not legal advice. Laws change; check with your state or district if you’re unsure. Also see Maryland, Michigan, or all 50 states + DC.