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Massachusetts Homeschool Law At a Glance

  • Options for Homeschooling:  One
  • School Required for Ages:  6–16
  • Notification Required:  Yes
  • Teacher Qualifications:  No
  • State Mandated Subjects:  Yes
  • Assessment requirements:  Yes
  • Immunization requirements:  No
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How to Homeschool in Massachusetts

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Public School Access for Homeschoolers in Massachusetts
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Special Education Provisions for Massachusetts
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The Importance of Recordkeeping in Massachusetts

What's Happening in Massachusetts

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