20-A M.R.S. §2901: Requirement for basic school approval

A private school may operate as an approved private school for meeting the requirement of compulsory school attendance under section 5001‑A if it:

1. Hygiene, health, safety. Meets the standards for hygiene, health and safety established by applicable law and rule; and

2. Is either:

A. Currently accredited by a New England association of schools and colleges; or

B. Meets applicable requirements of this Title pertaining to private schools and the department's requirements for approval for attendance purposes adopted under section 2902.