Homeschool

Massachusetts law requires the Lynn School Committee to review and approve home education programs before they begin.

Parents or guardians of students under age 16 must:

• Submit a written homeschool notification at least 14 days before beginning the program.
• Submit a new notification each year the student is homeschooled.
• Complete the district form with the student’s name, age, address, proposed subjects, instructional hours, curriculum, and learning materials.
• Provide any additional information requested as part of the district’s review.

When reviewing a homeschool proposal, the district may consider:

• The curriculum and amount of instructional time
• The parent or guardian’s ability to provide instruction
• Textbooks, instructional materials, lesson plans, and teaching resources
• A plan for assessing the student’s educational progress

Students should remain enrolled in school until the homeschool program has been reviewed and approved. 

Legal References: M.G.L. c. 69, §1D; M.G.L. c. 76, §1; Care and Protection of Charles, 399 Mass. 324 (1987).

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