There is no 'state authority' dealing with homeschoolers in MA. Surprising, actually, considering it's such a nanny state otherwise. We've had great folks who have been lobbying for us.
I did the test for my own use; I didn't have to turn them in to anyone. The first two years we h/sed, I didn't even send in any paperwork to the town School Committee. No one ever asked for anything! At the beginning of this year, the Asst. Supt. asked for a few samples of work, but I haven't sent in anything yet. Just haven't gotten around to it! I don't have to do anything next year though because Joseph will be going back to school. He's going to St. John's, the all boys Catholic high school Paul and David attended. Clare is 16 now, and after that age, you don't have to report at all!
Whoa, that's nice. PA is one of the most restrictive states. I can't believe all the hoops Mom has to jump through.
On the other hand, in PA kids are not required to attend school until they're eight, so you only have to turn stuff in for eight years.