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Massachusetts law lets parents opt a child out of sex education, with written notice.

Receipt M.G.L. Chapter 71, Section 32A

From: FF: Schooling (8-3-23) Opting outLink checked 2026-09-29

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Massachusetts homeschooling requires approval from your local school committee.

Receipt M.G.L. Chapter 76, Section 1 / Care and Protection of Charles, 399 Mass. 324 (1987)

From: Added research (primary source)Link checked 2026-09-29

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Massachusetts voters repealed the MCAS high-school graduation requirement in November 2024 (Question 2, about 59% yes), while Governor Healey led the NO campaign.

The Class of 2025 was the first to graduate without a statewide competency requirement.

Receipt Ballotpedia, 'Massachusetts Question 2, Repeal Competency Assessment Requirement for High School Graduation Initiative (2024)'; WBUR (2024-11-06)

From: Added researchLink checked 2026-09-29

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Parents United Together in each Town (PUTT): opt out as a group so no child is singled out.

Receipt Freedom Focus

From: FF: Schooling (8-3-23) PUTT

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Massachusetts Family Institute's interactive map shows what sex-ed curriculum your district uses.

Resources -> Sex Ed -> "Search Your School District on our Interactive Sex Ed Map" -> District Analysis Report.

Receipt Massachusetts Family Institute, Sex Ed in MA

From: FF: Schooling (8-3-23) Opting outLink checked 2026-09-29

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MFI provides a sample opt-out letter and a teacher accommodation-request letter.

Receipt Massachusetts Family Institute

From: FF: Schooling (8-3-23) Opting out 4-10Link checked 2026-09-29

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Text SCHOOLOPTION to 87891 for Massachusetts learning centers, Christian schools and homeschool options.

Receipt Massachusetts Family Institute

From: FF: Schooling (8-3-23) Learning CentersLink checked 2026-09-29

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Massachusetts Home Learning Association supports families who homeschool.

Receipt Massachusetts Home Learning Association

From: Added researchLink checked 2026-09-29

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