Maine Forms to Homeschool as a REPS

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Maine Guidelines for Recognized as Equivalent Private School (REPS)

From the Maine Department of Education: these guidelines are designed to provide a procedure whereby a private school that has chosen not to seek approval by the Department of Education may voluntarily provide information to the Commissioner and/or the Superintendent(s) of the public school administrative unit(s) establishing that students attending the private school are receiving equivalent instruction.

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Maine Notice to Commissioner of Establishment of Recognized as Equivalent Private School (REPS)

Use this letter to inform the commissioner of the operation of your school and intent to comply with all written guidelines.

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Maine Annual Letter to School District for Recognized as Equivalent Private Schools (REPS)

Use this letter to annually inform your superintendent(s) of your compliance with school regulations, including equivalent instruction, school subjects, and teacher examination.

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Maine Annual Letter to Parents for Recognized as Equivalent Private Schools (REPS)

As the chief administrator of your REPS, use this letter to inform your school’s parents of your intention to fulfill the Guidelines for Private Schools Recognized as Providing Equivalent Instructions.

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Maine Sample Letter of Withdrawal from Public School to Enroll in a Recognized as Equivalent Private School (REPS)

If you are withdrawing from public school during the school year, and you will be enrolling in a non-approved private school, fill out this letter and mail it "CERTIFIED MAIL/RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED" to the principal of the public school your child is currently attending.