MA H518

Parents must submit only a one-time letter of intent to DESE to homeschool, including child's name, age, grade level, and address; no annual notifications required unless moving to a different district

Homeschool families have full autonomy over curriculum, teaching methods, and materials without state oversight, though must cover basic subjects (reading, writing, history, civics, math, science); no mandatory standardized testing required

Creates "Educational Innovation Entities" (EIEs) allowing any individual or group to establish alternative education models by registering with DESE and submitting a basic educational plan

Establishes an "Innovation in Education Fund" funded through education budget reallocation and private/federal grants to support EIEs with curriculum development, facility costs, and other expenses

EIEs are exempt from teacher certification requirements, curriculum standards, standardized testing mandates, and educational-use zoning laws; students enrolled fulfill compulsory education requirements and may participate in public school extracurriculars with district agreement